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Manda Pitha

Manda pitha













Ingredients

1 cup rice soaked overnight
3 cups water
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

For filling:
3/4 cup dry homemade cheese
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
1/2 cup sugar
6 cardamom seeds crushed

Preparations:

1. To prepare the FILLING, put all the ingredients for filling in a pan and fry it for 4-5 minutes.
2.  Blend water and soaked rice together until paste is very smooth.
3.  Put the paste in a deep non-stick pan and keep it medium heat with constant stirring until dough is dry and soft.
4.  Take it out, cover it and let it cook.
5.  Make 15-16 balls out of the dough.
6.  For each ball, put the filling insde  and shape it into smooth Manda
7.  Tie a cloth over the mouth of a deep pan filled with water (2/3 portion) and heat this on medium-high.
8.  Put all Manda on top of the cloth.
9.  Cover and steam it for 20-25 minutes until Mandas are cooked properly.
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