Chhattisgarh Fara Sweet Rice Coconut Banana Steamed Dessert

Method

1. 1

   Make filling: combine grated coconut, mashed banana, grated jaggery, cardamom and nutmeg. Mix. Divide into 12 portions.

2. 2

   Make dough: combine rice flour and salt. Add hot water gradually kneading with wet hands to a smooth moist dough.

3. 3

   Divide into 12 balls. Wet palms. Flatten one ball in the palm into a round.

4. 4

   Place one portion of filling in the centre. Fold and seal edges completely.

5. 5

   Shape into smooth ovals.

6. 6

   Set up a steamer. Line basket with oiled cloth.

7. 7

   Steam on medium 15 to 18 minutes until outer layer is firm and cooked through.

8. 8

   Serve warm with ghee drizzled over.