Home made Minapa sunundalu

It sounds like you’re referring to making “Minapa Sunundalu” at home. This is a traditional Telugu sweet made from urad dal (black gram dal) and is often enjoyed as a dessert or snack. It’s known for its rich, nutty flavor and is a popular treat during festivals and special occasions.

Here’s a simple recipe for making Minapa Sunundalu at home:

### Ingredients:
– **1 cup urad dal (split black gram)**
– **1 cup jaggery (grated)**
– **1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)**
– **1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder**
– **1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as cashews or almonds)**
– **A pinch of salt**

### Instructions:

1. **Roasting the Urad Dal:**
– Heat a pan on medium flame.
– Add the urad dal to the pan and roast it until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it.
– Let the roasted dal cool completely.

2. **Grinding:**
– Once the dal is cool, grind it to a fine powder using a food processor or grinder. Sift the powder to remove any coarse bits.

3. **Preparing the Jaggery Syrup:**
– In a separate pan, add the grated jaggery and a little water.
– Heat it on low flame until the jaggery melts completely and forms a syrup. You can check the consistency by dropping a small amount of syrup into a bowl of cold water; it should form a soft ball.

4. **Combining Ingredients:**
– Add the urad dal powder to the jaggery syrup and mix well.
– Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring continuously. Add ghee, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan.

5. **Forming the Balls:**
– Once the mixture has thickened to a fudge-like consistency, remove it from the heat.
– Allow it to cool slightly, then grease your hands with ghee and shape the mixture into small balls or lumps.

6. **Cool and Serve:**
– Let the sunundalu cool completely before serving. Store them in an airtight container.

These homemade Minapa Sunundalu will have a delightful, rich taste and are a great treat to share with family and friends. Enjoy!