Dudh puli pitha with milk and cardamom

Directions

1. Heat the water with the salt and oil. Once the water boils, gradually add the rice flour and the all-purpose flour, stirring constantly, until a dough forms. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
2. Once the dough has cooled slightly, knead it by hand until it becomes soft and smooth. Cover it and let it rest for a few minutes. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
3. In a separate saucepan, cook the shredded coconut with the jaggery to prepare the filling. Once it is dry, remove it from the heat and let it cool. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
4. Cut small pieces of dough, shape them into balls, and flatten them into discs. Place the filling in the center, fold in half to form a crescent shape, and seal the edges well. ≈ 10 min
5. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Add the bay leaf and cardamom. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
6. Once the milk starts to thicken, add the sugar and a little jaggery to taste. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
7. Place the pancakes one at a time in the boiling milk. Cook over medium heat until they are tender. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
8. Once the pancakes have risen to the surface and the milk has thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
9. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. ⏱ ≈ 20 min