Karakajjam

Ingredients :
250 gms besan (gram flour)
350 gms jaggery
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
Oil for frying

Method:

1. Add 1 cup of water in the gram flour and make a fine dough.
2. Place the dough in the sev maker and press into the hot oil. Fry until golden yellow and drain on the paper napkin.
3. Add jaggery, 1/2 cup of water in a bowl and boil until a thick syrup is formed. Also add cardamom powder and stir well.
4. Crush the sev a little bit and pour into the jaggery mix. Keep aside for 15 minutes. Make balls from the mixture and serve.
   Preparation time: 45-50 minutes