In a bowl, mix together rice flour, semolina, cardamom powder and a pinch of salt. Knead into a dough by adding required quantity of water. Cover with a damp cloth and keep aside for an hour.
Divide into 10-11 equal portions.
Take one portion of the dough and flatten it into a round circle with your fingers. put 1-2 tsps. of the stuffing in the centre.
Close it into a crescent shape.
Seal the edges with your fingers.
Or with a fork.
Line a colander with a wet cloth and place the pithes in it. Cover with the cloth.
Steam for 4-5 minutes in a saucepan, steamer or pressure cooker.
Bring the milk to boil. Add sugar, steamed puli pithe, cardamom powder and raisins. Simmer on low flame, covered for 15 minutes. Keep stirring at intervals.
Serve, garnished with chopped pistachios and crushed saffron.
