Patholi- Steamed Sweet Dumplings in Turmeric Leaves . ( Version 1 )

Patholi- Steamed Sweet Dumplings in Turmeric Leaves . ( Version 1 ) 

• Turmeric Leaves- 15 to 20 

To grind the outer covering 

• Raw  rice - 1 cup 
• Grated coconut- 1/4 th cup 

Filling 

Finely  grated fresh coconut  - 3/4 cup 

Grated Jaggery-1/2 cup 

Laayi pitto  ( Puffed Paddy powder ) - 1/2 cup 

Cardamom powder -1/2 tsp

Method

Wash the Turmeric leaves , pat it dry n remove the tips of the leaves . 

Soak Raw rice in water for about 1 hour .

Grind soaked raw rice along with coconut to a very smooth batter adding very little water . 

In a kadai ,melt the grated jaggery, then add the grated coconut .Switch off , and then add Laayi pitto ( Powdered puffed paddy )  cardamom powder n mix everything well . 

Take a Turmeric leaf , spread a spoonfull of thin layer of the ground paste , then place a tsp of the filling length wise n fold it . Follow the same procedure for rest of the leaves .

Assemble them in a steamer n steam for about 15 to 20 mts. 

Serve hot with Ghee/ Butter