Sharkara puratti, chana dal bites with jaggery and sesame

Directions

1. Grill the dry chana dal until it is just cooked through, then allow it to dry out completely. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
2. Crush the jaggery. ≈ 3 min
3. Place it in a saucepan with the water and let it melt. ≈ 3 min
4. Pour this syrup into a heavy-bottomed frying pan, filtering it as you go, and bring it to a boil. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
5. When it thickens, add the sesame seeds, cardamom, salt, and, if desired, coconut. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
6. Add the chana dal and stir well to ensure it is fully coated and that the mixture sticks together. ≈ 4 min
7. Extinguish the fire, and once the mixture has cooled slightly, shape it by hand into small balls. ⏱ ≈ 20 min