Kayi bella Barfi/Cocount Barfi

Navraatri calls for special cooking and here is what I cooked on the first day.- Kayi bella Barfi.


Ingredients:

1. Fresh grated Coconut 1 cup
2. Jaggery 3/4th cup
3. Salt - a pinch
4. Elachi/Cardomom powder - 1/4 tsp
5. Ghee - 3 to 4 tsp


Method
1. Place a pan on low flame.
2. Add 2 tsp of ghee.
3. Add the coconut and powdered jaggery into it.
4. Mix it well until it blends and entire mixture starts leaving the pan.
5. Add the Elachi powder and the remaining ghee for extra flavour and taste.
6. Pour the contents onto a plate greased with a drop of ghee.
7. Cut into square or diamond shaped pieces and allow it to cool.


Note: For garnishing you can use raisins, cashews or any other nuts.