Take 1 cup rice in a vessel.
Wash it well until the water gets clear.
Soak it for 3-4 hours.
After 3-4 hours drain the water, and add the soaked rice in mixi jar.
Add 2 cardamom, remove the peels.
Add 1 cup of freshly grated coconut.
Next add 1/2 cup of water. (or as much required to grind it into a smooth batter)
Grind into a smooth batter.
In a non stick pan, take one cup jaggery.
Also add salt to taste.
Dissolve the jaggery.
After that add the rice batter. Also add 1-2 cup of water.
Stir continuously on low flame until it gets thicken.
Starts to thicken, make sure there are no lumps.
Check with wet hands, If it is not sticking. Then switch off the flame.
Grease the plate with little ghee.
Immediately transfer to the plate.
Spread it evenly.
Allow it to settle for 10 minutes.
After that cut into desired shapes.
Soft Akki Halbai/Akki Manni is ready to serve along with Ghee.