Name: Kadlemaddi/Hayagreeva recipe by Swapna Sunil at BetterButter
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups Chana dal; 1 cup Jaggery(or to taste); 3/4 cup Fresh coconut grated; 1 tsp Cardamom powder; 2 tsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Cashews chopped

ABOUT Kadlemaddi/Hayagreeva RECIPE

Kadlemaddi is an ancient recipe that has been passed on from our great grand parents made as Prasad on Fridays and Shravan maas, the most auspicious month.

Ingredients Serving: 4

2 cups Chana dal
1 cup Jaggery(or to taste)
3/4 cup Fresh coconut grated
1 tsp Cardamom powder
2 tsp Ghee
2 tbsp Cashews chopped

Instructions

Waah and soak the chana dal in enough water for an hour.
Pressure the soaked dal until soft but not mushy.Drain off the excess water remaining from the cooked dal.
In a small pan add ghee and fry the chopped cashews until golden and set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl add the cooked dal, jaggery and grated coconut.
Microwave on high for five minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the cardamom powder, fried cashews and stir the mixture. Microwave again on high for another five minutes stirring occasionally.
By now the moisture will get evaporated and gets dry to touch.
Scoop into a bowl and garnish with chopped nuts of choice and serve.
Soothing and tasty Kadlemaddi is ready to enjoy