KOVAKAJJIKAYAYALU

One of the sweets which reminds me of my childhood days. One of my aunt in vijayawada used to make these mouthwatering yummy double layer delights very often. Filled with coconut and jaggery laddoo, covered with kova the procedure for the recipe is elaborate in those good old days. But no one want to spend hours before the hot stove. Now a days you get the ready made kova and you can make these kovakajjokayalu in less than an hour. Give then a sure try.

INGREDIENTS
FOR THE OUTER LAYER

1. Kova                           250 Grams(unsweetened)
2. Sugar                          150 Grams
3. Cardamom powder     1tsp

FOR THE COCONUT LADDU

1. Grated coconut             2cups
2. Jaggery                         1+1/2 cups
3. Cardamom powder       1tsp
4. Ghee                             2 Tsp

PROCEDURE

• Heat a pan and add the grated kova, sugar. When the mixture loosens add the ghee and cardamom powder. If the kova is too thick try adding a couple of spoons of milk. Mix well till the kova forms a lump.
• Keep the kova aside.
• For the coconut filling, add the fresh grated coconut, jaggery, cardamom powder, ghee in a thick bottom pan. Keeping the flame low keep stirring till the mixture becomes thick and you are able to make balls.
• Now make balls with the coconut mixture.
• Make kova balls double the size of the coconut balls.
• Flatten the kova ball and keep the coconut mixture inside it, close it again and make a smooth round. 
• Serve with coffee and snacks.