In a bowl, take rice flour and add a sprinkle of salt. Make a mixture like wet sand by slowly drizzling in warm water and stirring with your fingers. It has to be shape-retaining when pressed, yet otherwise it should remain crumbly.
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Make the Filling
Mix jaggery, cardamom, and shredded coconut in a pan. Sauté gently for one to two minutes, or until the jaggery becomes soft but not melted.
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Shape the Pitha
Spread a thin layer of the rice mixture into a small dish. Spread some coconut-jaggery filling in the centre and top with more rice flour. Press gently and shape it into a circular, flat form.
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Steam the Pitha and Serve
Steam or cook the pithas in an idli pot or steamer. To get a firm and aromatic texture, steam for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the mould carefully and serve hot, while the jaggery filling is still soft.