Uppu Undrallu (Savory Sooji Cakes)

Dry roast ½ cup of Sooji for 4 minutes and keep aside. Soak 2 tbsp of Moong Dal in water for 15 minutes, drain and keep aside. Heat a tsp of Ghee in a pan and saute 1½ tbsp of Grated Coconut and ½ tsp of Cumin Seeds and keep aside.

In a saucepan, add a cup of Water, pinch of Salt and bring to a boil. Immediately add the roasted sooji and stir continuously ensuring that no lumps are formed and once all the water is absorbed and appears like a big lump, cover and remove from heat. Once cool, add and mix the drained Moong Dal, sauteed Cumin seed mixture. Make lemon sized balls and serve or steam for 10-11 minutes in pressure cooker (optional).