Munthiri Kothu is a traditional recipe of South India especially most popular in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. To prepare it, dhal is roasted in a kadai, possibly with a little ghee. This is then cooled and crushed into a fine powder. Sesame seeds and coconut flakes are similarly and separately roasted and powdered. These powders are then combined with cardamom and jaggery syrup. This is then split into marble-sized balls. A batter consisting of maida flour, rice powder, turmeric and salt is made by adding water carefully to prevent lump formation. A kadai with ghee is heated, and the marble-sized balls of kothu are deep fried