Ingredients

• 1 cup rice soakes overnight
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp sugar
• ¾ cup dry homemade cheese
• ¾ cup freshly grated coconut
• 6 crushed cardamom seeds
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ tsp salt

Method

1. To prepare the filling
2. Put all the ingredients in a pan and fry it for 4-5 minutes.
3. Blend water and soaked rice together until paste is very smooth.
4. Put the paste in a deep non-stick pan and keep it on medium heat with constant stirring until dough is dry and soft.
5. Take it out, cover it and let it cook.
6. Make 15-16 balls out of the dough.
7. For each ball, put the filling inside and shape it into a smooth Manda.
8. Tie a cloth over the mouth of a deep pan filled with water (2/3 portion) and heat it on medium high.
9. Put all Manda on top of the cloth.
10. Cover and steam it for 20-25 minutes until Mandas are cooked properly.