Cowpats are what poor people used as fuel. It was a common practice in India till about 20 years ago. Mix cow dung with hay, make it flat, dry it and you can us

Cowpats are what poor people used as fuel. It was a common practice in India till about 20 years ago. Mix cow dung with hay, make it flat, dry it and you can use it as fuel. I am sure it is not India specific thing. The same cowpat is also used for to burn the offerings in the temples.