Kozhukatta / Sweet rice dumplings

   Kozhukatta / Sweet rice dumplings

Kozhukatta / Sweet rice dumplings


Kozhukatta, also known as sweet rice dumplings, is a traditional South Indian delicacy, especially popular in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Made primarily from rice flour, these dumplings are typically filled with a sweet mixture of grated coconut and jaggery, often flavored with cardamom for added aroma and taste. The dough is shaped into small balls or half-moon shapes, stuffed with the filling, and then steamed until soft and tender. Kozhukatta is commonly prepared during festivals like Vinayaka Chaturthi and is considered a favorite offering to Lord Ganesha. Loved for its simple yet wholesome flavors, this sweet treat reflects the rich culinary heritage of South India.

INGREDIENTS :-

For filling :-

* Jaggery powder - 1 1/4 cup

* Water - 1/4 cup

* Grated coconut - 2 cup

* Cardamom - 1 tsp

For Dumplings :-

* Roasted fine rice flour - 2 1/2 cup

* Salt - 1/4 tsp

* Water - 2 1/2 cup

* Ghee - 1 tbs

METHOD :-

* For filling, Heat a pan with jaggery powder and water. 

* Boil it until the jaggery melts completely. 

* Then strain it to remove the impurities. 

* Again boil this for 2 minutes in medium flame. 

* Then add grated coconut to this. 

* Cook this until 3/4 of the moisture from the grated coconut is reduced. 

* Then add cardamom powder mix it. 

* Remove from the flame and set aside. 

* For making dumplings, Boil 2 1/2 cups of water along with 1/2 tbs of ghee and a 1/4 tsp of salt. 

* Let it boil vigorously. Then turn off the flame. 

* Pour this hot water to the rice flour. Mix it with a spatula. 

* After that add 1/2 tbs of ghee. When the dough is warm enough to touch with your hands, start  to knead it Until soft non sticky dough. 

* Make 12 equal sized balls out of this. 

* Take one ball, with your thumb press into the center of the ball. Gently rotate and press the dough outwards and make a bowl shape. Be careful to not press the dough too thin Or else it will crack while steaming. 

* Then add 1 tbs of jaggery filling to the dough bowls. Then with your fingers starts sealing the open edges with your fingers. Seal the edges fully. Squeeze your fingers forward to seal the open edges of the bowl, then pinch the opposite side of the bowl to start closing the seam and form a round ball. Be sure there is no cracks on the opening where you can see the jaggery filling or else it will break open while steaming. 

* Follow the same procedure for all dough balls. 

* Then steam this for about 10-12 minutes in medium to high flame. 

* Tasty kozhukatta Or sweet rice dumplings is ready.

ENJOY!!!!! 

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