Suzhiyam/Maida Balls

Channa dal-1 cup

All purpose flour/maida-4 tbs
Grated coconut -1/2 cup
Cardamom - 1/4 tsp
Jaggery -100 gms
Cashews(optional)-few nos
Salt - a pinch
Water - As required

Oil to fry

Method:

Pressure cook the channa dal for 3 whistles.Mash it,set it aside.Put the jaggery in a skillet,later melt it by pouring 3/4 cup of water to it .To it ,add the grated coconut and cardamom .Stir it well.Finally add the mashed channa dal.It will attain thick consistency.Remove from heat.
Allow the mixture to cool completely and make small round balls with it.If you want to make it little quick refrigerate the balls for sometime and then use it.Prepare a medium thick batter with maida, water and a pinch of salt.Dip the balls in the batter and fry it in the oil until it turns golden brown.Delicious suzhiyam is ready to serve.