Kharwa Patti Sweets

Kharwa Patti Sweets are delightful gluten-free Indian desserts made from rice flour and jaggery, cooked to perfection and enriched with the flavors of cardamom and coconut. These sweets are soft, chewy, and a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Rice flour - 100 grams
• Jaggery - 75 grams
• Coconut (grated) - 50 grams
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Water - 150 ml
• Ghee (clarified butter) - 1 tablespoon
• Chopped nuts (cashews or almonds) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a saucepan, combine water and jaggery. Heat over medium flame until the jaggery dissolves completely.
2. Once dissolved, add the grated coconut and cardamom powder. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Slowly add the rice flour to the mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
4. Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes on low heat until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
5. Grease a flat plate or tray with ghee. Pour the mixture onto the tray and spread it evenly using a spatula.
6. Let it cool for about 10-15 minutes until it firms up.
7. Once set, cut into small squares or diamond shapes.
8. Garnish with chopped nuts and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber which aids digestion.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut and nuts.

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