Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 tbsp

Rajgira Flour (Amaranth Flour)

0.25 cup

Instant Oats (Oatmeal)

1 pinch

Salt

1 tsp

Ghee

1.5 cup

Jaggery

adjust

1.5 cups

Fresh coconut

grated

20 unit

Cashew nuts

halved

5 unit

Dates

chopped

1 tsp

Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)

2 tsp

Raisins

more to garnish

2 cups

Water

0.5 cup

Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)

1 tbsp

Rice flour

Step 1
~4 min

Soak chana dal in water for about an hour.

Step 2
~4 min

Wash and drain the soaked dal.

Step 3
~4 min

In a saucepan, add dal and water, bring to a boil on high heat.

Step 4
~4 min

Reduce heat to medium and simmer until dal is soft, stirring occasionally.

Step 5
~4 min

Grind coconut with water to extract thick coconut milk (about 3/4 to 1 cup).

Step 6
~4 min

Repeat coconut milk extraction with less water to get thin coconut milk (about 2 cups).

Key Technique: Coconut Milk Extraction
Step 7
~4 min

When dal is almost cooked, add cashew nuts and mix.

Step 8
~4 min

Add hot water if needed.

Step 9
~4 min

When dal is fully cooked and water is evaporated, add jaggery, cardamom powder, and salt. Stir until jaggery dissolves.

Step 10
~4 min

Make a slurry of rice and rajgira flours with thin coconut milk extract.

Step 11
~4 min

Add the slurry, oats, and all thin coconut extract to the dal and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Step 12
~4 min

Add dates, half of the raisins, and thick coconut extract, bring to a boil, stirring constantly on medium heat.

Step 13
~4 min

Switch off the heat.

Step 14
~4 min

Heat ghee in a small kadai, add the remaining cashew nuts and raisins to garnish.

Step 15
~4 min

Serve as a dessert with rice, Karwar Style Sol Kadhi, and Kadgi Chakko.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Roast the oats lightly for a nuttier flavor.

Adjust the amount of jaggery according to your sweetness preference.

Use fresh coconut milk for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (Sweet and Nutty)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a dessert after a traditional Karnataka meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Karwar Style Sol Kadhi
Kadgi Chakko

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Karnataka

Cultural Significance

Traditional South Indian dessert often made during festivals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ugadi
Ganesh Chaturthi

Occasion Tags

Festival
Celebration
Dessert
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

65/100

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