Step 1
Add grated jaggery and yogurt to a bowl. Whisk well until the jaggery dissolves. Add oil or ghee and mix.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, sift together wheat flour, dry ginger powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
Step 3
Now, slowly add the dry mixture to the jaggery mixture. If the batter seems too thick, add milk little by little. Ensure the batter has a ribbon-like consistency—neither too thin nor too thick.
Step 4
Add cardamom powder and a few chopped nuts and mix gently.
Step 5
Sprinkle salt in a heavy-bottomed pan and place a stand on it. Cover it and preheat over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Grease the cake tin with ghee or oil and sprinkle with a little dry flour.
Step 7
Pour the batter into the cake tin and garnish with a few nuts. Place the tin on the stand in the pan and cook, covered, over low heat for 35-45 minutes. (If making it in the oven, bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes.)
Step 8
Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s ready.
Step 9
Remove the cake from the tin only after it has completely cooled. Your cake for Mom is ready.