Sukhiyan - Pullayar Chathurthi Special

Sukhiyan is basically Moong Dal, Coconut and Jaggery cooked together and then dipped in a batter of Maida and Rice Flour and then deep fried. I make a variation of this with just coconut and jaggery. I am presenting that recipe to you.



I am a crazy fan of jaggery sweet (any sweet if truth be said). But husband is not too keen on jaggery sweet and kid not keen on any sweet. So I decided not to make a lot. Made a very small batch for Pullayar Chathurthi. But guess what, they both loved this and I felt bad for not making a big batch.. It has to happen like that right?

Though we worship many Gods, for some reason I am always at peace when I pray to Pullayar. Just sitting there looking at him makes me happy. Its like he is telling me - Don't worry, I am always there with you.



Ingredients (Makes 6 sukhiyans)

For Stuffing 
Coconut 1/2 cup
Jaggery 1/4 cup powdered
Cardamom 1/8 tsp

For Batter
Maida 8 tbsp
Rice flour 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/8 tsp
Salt 1/4 tsp
Sugar 1/4 tsp



Method of Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix maida, rice flour, turmeric, salt and sugar. Add about 1/2 cup of water and make a thick paste.

2. Heat a small pan. Add the powdered jaggery along with 1 tbsp of water. Let it melt.

3. Once melted and frothing, add coconut shredded and cardamom. Mix well  and cook in low flame till all the water is evaporated and the coconut cooks into the jaggery. Takes about 5 minutes.

4. Transfer to a plate. And make into 6 balls when it is warm. Tip to roll when is hot - Keep a bowl of cold water. Dip your hands in it and then roll a ball. Repeat.

5. Heat oil in a pan. Dip the stuffing in the batter preparared and drop into hot oil, few at a time.

6. Fry in medium heat till it gets a nice yellowish brown colour. Take out into a tissue paper.