MANDAS, Jackfruit Mandas

Goan Ponsache Mandos or Dhonas

Ingredients

2 cups boiled rice

2 cups fresh grated coconut

2 cups jaggery

2 cups ripe jackfruit

1 tsp. cardamoms, powdered

1 tsp. Salt, or to taste

½ cup cashewnuts/almonds (optional)

Method

Wash and soak the rice for 3 to 4 hours and grind to a paste alongwith the coconut, grated cucumber, jaggery and salt.  Add the cardamom powder and let it stand for about an hour. Add the chopped nuts, if desired.  Bake or steam till done.  To test if the mandas is ready, insert a toothpick or a knife in the center and it should come out clean.