Sugiyan

Sugiyan is a typical Kerala tea time snack. Its usually available in the local tea shops. Its very simple & easy to make. It is one of nalumanipalaharam - meaning snacks made for 4 'O Clock tea time.


What you need for Sugiyan:

• Green gram - 1 cup
• Jaggery - 5 pieces
• Coconut grated - 1/2 cup
• Cardamom - 4
• Plain flour /Maida -1 cup
• Baking soda - a pinch (optional)
• Salt to taste

The preparation method:

• Pressure cook green gram with enough water.
• Prepare a dry mix of the cooked green gram ,grated jaggery ,cardamom and grated coconut.
• Make a thick batter of plain flour/maida and a pinch of salt by mixing little water and keep aside.
• Make small sized balls of green gram mixture and dip in the maida batter and ensure uniform coating. 
• Deep fry till the coating is golden brown.
• Yummy and tasty Sugiyan is ready to be served with tea.