Sweet atukulu/ Bellam atukulu

Ingredients:

Atukulu/ Aval/ Pohe/ Beaten Rice :– 1 Cup

Grated Bellam/ Jaggery :– 2/3 Cup

Neyyi/ Butter/ Ghee :– 1 tbsp

Cashew Nuts :– 4 or 5

Green Cardamom powder :– 1/2 tsp

Method:

Wash the  Atukulu under running water for a 2-3 minutes untill they absorb the water.

Let the Atukulu drain in a colander for about 1 hour.

In a heavy-bottomed vessel, heat the ghee.

Split the cashews in half and add to the hot ghee.

Fry till golden brown.

Turn the heat to medium-low and add the grated jaggery.

Stir continously and let the jaggery melt to form a thick syrup.

Add the cardamom powder and mix well.

Turn off the heat.

Add the soaked and drained Atukulu to the jaggery syrup.

Mix well with a light hand.

Note:

Ensure that the Atukulu are just damp but not dry before starting to make the jaggery syrup.

If the Atukulu are wet, you will have a lumpy mess on your hands.

The jaggery syrup should just start to foam before you add the Atukulu.

After adding the Atukulu mix with a light hand, else the Atukulu will disintegrate and you will have a mash on your hands.