How to Make Dudh Puli

Prepare coconut filling:

1.Mix coconut, condensed milk and regular milk on a non-stick pan. The mixture should be semi sticky but not runny.

2.Add cardamom and cinnamon. Turn on stove and stir constantly until the mixture becomes slightly sticky.

Prepare Dumplings:

1.Boil water and add salt.

2.Turn off stove and add rice flour to boiling water to form a firm but soft and not sticky dough.

3.The dough should bounce back if you press with a finger. Adjust flour accordingly. Knead well for about 5 minutes.

4.Take part of the dough and roll it out. Cut out circles with a cookie cutter.

5.Place a small amount of coconut filling on each circle. Brush the edges of with water and seal tightly to form a crescent (semi-circular) shape.

6.Now to cook the dumplings, boil 4 cups of milk with cinnamon and cardamom together in a non stick pan.

7.Add sugar and dissolve in the boiling milk.

8.Now add the dumplings and cook for about 10-15 minutes in medium-low heat or until dumplings are cooked.

9.It can be served hot or cold. Garnish with brown coconut and chopped pistachio.

Key Ingredients:

Dessicated coconut (unsweetened), Condensed milk, Milk, Cardamom, Cinnamon stick (1 inch each), Rice flour, Water, Salt, Milk, Sugar, Cardamom, Cinnamon stick (1 inch each)