Bengali

Lime and Ginger Pithe Puli

Name: Lime and Ginger Pithe Puli
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour; 1/2 cup jaggery, grated; 1/2 cup coconut, grated; 1/2 tsp cardamom powder; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp ghee; 1 tbsp lime juice

Introduces a refreshing citrus kick and a warm ginger warmth to the sweet base.

32 minutes6 servings

Method

Add lime juice when stirring in the coconut and ghee during the final cooking step.
In a pan, mix rice flour, jaggery, cardamom, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Stir in coconut and ghee. Cook for 2 more minutes.
Pour into a greased dish and let cool. Cut into small pieces.
Serve as a snack or dessert.

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