Bengali

Saffron and Apricot Pithe Puli

Name: Saffron and Apricot 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; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 1 tbsp apricot preserves

Adds a floral saffron fragrance and a subtle dried fruit sweetness.

32 minutes6 servings

Method

Soak saffron threads in a little water and mix into the rice flour, jaggery, and cardamom mixture. Stir in apricot preserves with the coconut and ghee.
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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