Aval Vilayichathu

3 cups of water
6 pieces of jaggery (1inch)
8 cardamon pieces powder
1 tbsp ginger powder
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cup of rice flakes
1/3 cup peanuts
Cashews
1 tsp channa dal (optional)
Sliced coconut (optional)

Directions:
Boil water in a pan and add jaggery pieces. Cook it until the water reduces or check by taking a drop (be careful not to burn your fingers) of the syrup and rub it between your finger and you will notice thread strands when the fingers are pulled apart. Then add the ginger powder and cardamom powder to the jaggery syrup and keep aside. In a separate pan roast channa dal, peanuts, coconut slices, and cashew separately and keep aside. Now add the shredded coconut to the jaggery mixture and coat it well. Then turn off the heat and add the rice flakes and nuts. Mix it all together and at this point your snack is ready. Once the snack is completely cooled, place it in an airtight container.