Traditional Coconut Naru

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Ingredients:

• Coconut: 1 whole
• Jaggery or Sugar: 1 cup
• Cardamom & Cinnamon: 2-3 pieces each
• Powdered Milk: 2 tbsp
• Puffed Rice Powder: ½ cup

Method:

1. Grate and Marinate: First, grate the coconut. In a bowl, mix the grated coconut, jaggery (or sugar), cardamom, and cinnamon thoroughly with your hands. Set the mixture aside to marinate for an hour.

2. Cook to Perfection: Place a pot on the stove and add the marinated coconut mixture. Stir continuously over medium heat. Once the mixture turns sticky and binds together, remove the pot from the stove.

3. Combine and Shape: Add the powdered milk and a portion of the puffed rice powder to the warm mixture, stirring well to combine. Allow it to cool slightly so it is comfortable to handle.

4. Final Touch: Take small portions of the mixture and roll them into neat, round balls. Finally, roll each naru in the remaining puffed rice powder for a perfect coating. Your traditional Coconut Naru is ready to be served.