In a mixing bowl take maida, rice flour, and rava.
Add in sugar, baking powder (if using) and a Pinch of salt.
Now add grated coconut, ghee, and cardamom powder.
Add milk gradually and mix the batter.
The batter should be like thick bonda batter and add only required milk.
You can make this batter using water instead of milk.
Mix everything nicely, so that the ingredients incorporate well with each other.
Keep aside for one hour for the Rava to soak well and become soft. Never try to make bondas without giving resting time.
Now heat oil and scoop out small balls and drop in hot oil carefully.
Reduce the heat and fry the balls in medium temperature.
Do not disturb them for 3 to 5 minutes fry the bottom sides and they come up floating. Flip them all.
Stirring continuously may break the balls.
When the sweet balls are fried, you may see a few cracks on the outer layer and do not panic. This sweet will not be like properly shaped balls.
Fry until nicely golden brown color achieved and drain them out keep them in a tissue paper to remove excess oil. Do not worry about oil on the outer layer as this helps the sweet to stay longer on the shelf.
The outer layer will be crispy on the inner part is soft like Bonda.
Serve this hot with tea as a snack or Store in a tight jar for the next day use.
You can offer this crispy sweet bonda as prasadam to God on special festive occasions.