Ammini Kozhakattai/Mani Kozhakattai

Ammini kozhakattai are mini delicacies which are usually made with the  leftover outer dough of the Kozhakattais that we make during Ganesh Chaturthi.These make healthy, cute evening snacks to which will be enjoyed by kids. According to my husband this is the  tastiest of the kozhakattais. Ammini Kozhakattai or also called as mini or mani kozhakattai -  After making the other Kozhakattais we have leftover outer dough so we can make these mini kozhakattias with it in no time.

This is also offered to Lord Ganesha (pillaiyaar) on Ganesh Chaturthi day.

 

Preparation time: 10-15 min         Cooking time: 10-15 mins

Serves: 4-5

Ingredients needed: 

• Raw rice -    1 cup
• Sesame seed Oil -    1 tsp
• Salt -    a pinch
• Water -    1 cup

For the seasoning
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds -1 tsp
• Asafoetida/Hing – pinch
• Curry leaves - few
• Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
• Salt as per taste
Heat 3 tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when mustard splutters, add uraddhal, curry leaves and the steamed crumbled dal. Mix it well. Add the steamed amminis(rice flour balls) and mix well. Keep on a low flame for 4-5 minutes. Toss welland transfer to serving bowl. It is now ready to serve. 
 
For the Masala:
Urad dal - 1/2 cup
Green chilli – 4-5
Hing/asafoetida - a pinch
Salt as required 
Soak urad dal for 1 hour. Drain the water and grind it with green chillies,asadoetida and salt coarsely. Steam it in an idly pan for 10-15 minutes. After it cools, crumble it well. You can use the mixie for this-just whip it for a second. Keep aside

Method:
Step 1: Make mini even-sized balls as in the picture above and steam it on a plate for 7-10 minutes. Allow to cool.

To Serve: 
Sprinkle some Idly molaga podi on the Amminis and serve hot.

Ammini kozhakattai are mini delicacies which are usually made with the  leftover outer dough of the Kozhakattais that we make during Ganesh Chaturthi.These make healthy, cute evening snacks to which will be enjoyed by kids. According to my husband this is the  tastiest of the kozhakattais. Ammini Kozhakattai or also called as mini or mani kozhakattai -  After making the other Kozhakattais we have leftover outer dough so we can make these mini kozhakattias with it in no time.

This is also offered to Lord Ganesha (pillaiyaar) on Ganesh Chaturthi day.

 

Preparation time: 10-15 min         Cooking time: 10-15 mins

Serves: 4-5

Ingredients needed: 

• Raw rice -    1 cup
• Sesame seed Oil -    1 tsp
• Salt -    a pinch
• Water -    1 cup

For the seasoning
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds -1 tsp
• Asafoetida/Hing – pinch
• Curry leaves - few
• Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
• Salt as per taste
Heat 3 tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when mustard splutters, add uraddhal, curry leaves and the steamed crumbled dal. Mix it well. Add the steamed amminis(rice flour balls) and mix well. Keep on a low flame for 4-5 minutes. Toss welland transfer to serving bowl. It is now ready to serve. 
 
For the Masala:
Urad dal - 1/2 cup
Green chilli – 4-5
Hing/asafoetida - a pinch
Salt as required 
Soak urad dal for 1 hour. Drain the water and grind it with green chillies,asadoetida and salt coarsely. Steam it in an idly pan for 10-15 minutes. After it cools, crumble it well. You can use the mixie for this-just whip it for a second. Keep aside

Method:
Step 1: Make mini even-sized balls as in the picture above and steam it on a plate for 7-10 minutes. Allow to cool.

To Serve: 
Sprinkle some Idly molaga podi on the Amminis and serve hot.