Puzhungal Arisi Kozhukkattai
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.
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.