Puzhungal Arisi Kozhukkattai is a traditional South Indian steamed dish made using parboiled rice. These soft and delicious rice dumplings are easy to prepare with simple ingredients and make a wholesome breakfast, evening snack or light dinner.
What is Puzhungal Arisi Kozhukkattai?
Puzhungal Arisi Kozhukkattai is a traditional South Indian steamed dish made using parboiled rice.
Puzhungal Arisi Kozhukkattai is a traditional rice-based dish prepared using parboiled rice (puzhungal arisi). The rice is soaked, ground or processed as required, shaped into small dumplings and steamed until perfectly cooked. The result is soft, flavourful and satisfying kozhukkattai with a wonderful traditional taste.
Ingredients Required
This recipe uses simple pantry-friendly ingredients such as parboiled rice, coconut, salt and water. The minimal ingredients make it an easy recipe to prepare at home.
Preparation
The preparation involves soaking the parboiled rice, preparing the rice mixture, shaping it into small kozhukkattai and steaming them until cooked. With a few simple steps, you can make soft and delicious homemade rice kozhukkattai.
How to Get Soft Kozhukkattai
The soaking time, consistency of the rice mixture and steaming time play an important role in getting soft and perfectly cooked kozhukkattai. Avoid making the mixture too dry, as this can result in hard kozhukkattai.
Serving Suggestions
Puzhungal Arisi Kozhukkattai tastes delicious when served hot with coconut chutney, spicy chutney or a simple side dish. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a light and filling snack.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Made with simple ingredients
- Traditional South Indian recipe
- Steamed, not deep-fried
- Naturally gluten-free
- Soft, flavourful and filling
- Perfect for breakfast or evening snack
- Easy to prepare at home
Tips for Making Puzhungal Arisi Kozhukkattai
- Use good-quality parboiled rice for the best texture.
- Soak the rice well before preparing the mixture.
- Make sure the mixture has the right consistency.
- Shape the kozhukkattai evenly so they cook uniformly.
- Steam until the kozhukkattai are completely cooked.
- Serve hot for the best taste and texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular raw rice instead of parboiled rice?
This recipe is specifically made with parboiled rice, which gives the kozhukkattai its characteristic texture and flavour. For the authentic taste, it is best to use parboiled rice.
Is Puzhungal Arisi Kozhukkattai steamed?
Yes. The prepared rice dumplings are steamed until cooked, making this a simple and wholesome traditional recipe.
When can I serve?
It can be served as a breakfast, evening snack or light dinner. It is especially delicious when served warm with chutney.
More Traditional South Indian Recipes
If you enjoy traditional homemade recipes, try more authentic South Indian breakfast and snack recipes made with simple ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
Puzhungal Arisi Kozhukkattai
Equipment
- 1 Steamer
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Par boiled rice
- 1/4 no Coconut Grated
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 tsp Channa dal
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- few Curry leaves
- 2 no Red chilli
- 1 glass Water
- As req Salt
Instructions
- Wash and soak the Par boiled rice for 4 hours.
- In a mixie jar, add the shredded coconut.
- Then drain the water from the soaked rice and add it into the mixie jar. .
- Add required amount of water and grind it to a coarse batter. Donot grind it too smooth as the dumplings will become hard.
- In a heavy-bottomed vessel, heat some oil and add mustard seeds. Once they start to crackle, add the channa dal and urad dal, sautéing them until they turn golden brown.
- Add the curry leaves, red chillies and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
- Once the water starts boiling, add the ground batter. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.
- Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the vessel.
- Transfer the mixture to a plate and let it cool slightly.
- Once cooled, take portions of the mixture and shape them into rounds or ovals.
- Place the shaped dumplings in a steamer or rice pan and steam cook them for 15 minutes, starting from when the steam begins to escape.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Wash and soak the Par boiled rice for 4 hours.
- In a mixie jar, add the shredded coconut.
- Then drain the water from the soaked rice and add it into the mixie jar. .
- Add required amount of water and grind it to a coarse batter. Donot grind it too smooth as the dumplings will become hard.
- In a heavy-bottomed vessel, heat some oil and add mustard seeds. Once they start to crackle, add the channa dal and urad dal, sautéing them until they turn golden brown.
- Add the curry leaves, red chillies and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
- Once the water starts boiling, add the ground batter. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.
- Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the vessel.
- Transfer the mixture to a plate and let it cool slightly.
- Once cooled, take portions of the mixture and shape them into rounds or ovals.
- Place the shaped dumplings in a steamer or rice pan and steam cook them for 15 minutes, starting from when the steam begins to escape.
- Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
