Coconut dates stuffed dudh puli (coconut dates stuffed rice dumplings) Recipe

This is a traditional west bengal dish and is made during makar sankranti festival. Dudh means milk, puli means stuffed dumplings. These are uniquely stuffed rice dumplings cooked in thick milk that are neither fried or steamed. I have prepared the stuffing using shredded coconut, walnuts and medjool dates. The stuffed dumplings are cooked in full fat milk and flavored by adding the bay leaf, cardamon pods and medjool dates puree. Here is my simple recipe of this traditional dish that can be prepared easily in the comforts of home and enjoyed by the family.