Kara Kozhukatai\Pidi kozhukatai\Rice dumplings

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Kara Kozhukatai\Pidi kozhukatai\Rice dumplings

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :3 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 3 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1. To Soak:


  • 3/4 cup idly rice


  • 1 tbsp channa dhal


  • 2 cups water


  • 2. To Grind:


  • 1 tsp cumin seeds


  • 5 red chillies


  • 1 sprig Curry leaves


  • 3/4 cup grated coconut


  • 1 garlic clove


  • Soaked rice + dhal mixture (appx 250 g)


  • Water(appx 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup)


  • 3. To Sauté:


  • 1 tbsp oil


  • 1/2 tbsp channa dhal


  • 1 tsp mustard seeds


  • 1 sprig curry leaves


  • 1 chopped medium size onion


  • Salt as required(appx 1 1/2 tsp)


  • Grinded rice mixture(appx 11/2 cup)


  • 1 tbsp grated coconut

Directions

  • Soak rice and dhal by adding water for atleast 3-5 hours.
  • In a mixie jar,add cumin seeds,red chillies,curry leaves,garlic cloves,grated coconut and soaked rice mixture .Grind to a coarse paste by adding little water(added 4 tbsp water).
  • Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and channa dhal.Let it splutter.
  • Then add onions,curry leaves and salt,sauté until onion turns little transparent.
  • Then add grinded rice mixture and sauté until Moisture content gets absorbed(you should be able to make oval shaped dumplings).Switch off the stove and allow it to cool.
  • Add water to the steamer and allow it to roll boil.Keep the idly plate or steamer plate and lined with damp cloth.
  • Take a small size ball and make oval shape dumpling(refer video).Cover and cook for 15-20 mins in medium high flame.
  • Serve hot with curd or coconut chutney