Sukhiyan/sugiyan/modakam Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak mung beans overnight and cook until soft. Mash the beans and mix with grated coconut, jaggery, and cardamom powder.
• STEP 2.In a separate bowl, mix rice flour, lentil flour, salt, and water to make a smooth batter.
• STEP 3.Take a small portion of the mung bean mixture and shape it into a ball. Dip it into the batter and deep fry until golden brown.
• STEP 4.Serve the sukhiyan hot as a snack or as a dessert. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cook the mung beans until they are soft and easily mashable.
• Adjust the sweetness of the filling according to your preference by adding more or less jaggery.
• For a healthier version, you can steam the sukhiyan instead of deep frying it.

Storage and Serving

• Store the sukhiyan in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Serve the sukhiyan as a snack with tea or coffee, or as a dessert after a meal.
• You can also serve it with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.