Step 1

Take the jaggery and water in pan and boil till the jaggery has completely melted and the mixture turns slightly thick (one string consistency). Strain and keep aside.

Step 2

Fry the roasted bengal gram, sesame seeds and cashew nuts separately in clarified butter and keep aside.

Step 3

Pour the strained melted jaggery into a pan.Add the grated coconut and mix well.

Step 4

When the mixture starts to bubble, add the beaten rice and mix well till well blended.

Step 5

Tip in the fried bengal gram, cashew nuts and sesame seeds.

Step 6

Lastly add the cardamom powder and mix well.

Step 7

Switch off heat. While serving, you could add banana slices and mix or serve plain.