Chakka (Jackfruit) Appam

In a medium-sized pot, add ghee. Once the ghee is slightly hot, add diced jackfruit bulbs. Stir occasionally until the jackfruit bulbs slightly soften.

Stir in the jaggery and keep stirring until it melts completely.

Add coconut, ginger powder, cumin powder, and cardamom powder. Mix until the dough is soft.

Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove. Add rice flour and stir until the mixture pulls away from the pan edges. Optionally, add raisins and/or nuts.

Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, form round jaggery jackfruit balls.

Place water at the bottom of a steamer. Once the water is hot, place the jaggery jackfruit balls into the steamer, close the lid, and steam for at least 5-7 minutes.

Remove from steamer. Chakka Appam is best served warm.