Kozhakattais (Steamed Rice Dumpling)

A typical Kerala breakfast item that is both healthy and tasty. It`s very fast and simple and needs very little time for preparation. It tastes absolutely yum with a dash of molaga podi (Idly podi).

Preparation time: 10-15 min         Cooking time: 20-25 mins    

Serves  4

Ingredients:
• Raw Rice   1 cup
• Grated coconut 1 cup
• Coconut oil  2 tsp
• Mustard  1 tsp
• Chana Dhal  1 tsp
• Urad Dhal 1 tsp   

• Red Chillies  4-5
• Salt 1 tsp

• Hing  a pinch
• Curry Leaves   few

Preparation:

Wash the rice and dry it thoroughly. Powder coarsely and keep it aside.

Method:
Step 1: In a pan or kadai add the coconut oil and season with mustard, urad and chana dhals, red chillies, curry leaves and hing powder.
Step 2: Add 2 cups of warm water to the seasoning and let it boil.
Step 3: When it starts to boil add the grated coconut and the powdered rice. Stir continuously to avoid lumps. Cover and cook for about 5 mins.

Step 4: When done switch off  the flame and allow to cool.
Step 5: After it cools down make oval shaped kozhakkattais (as in picture above)
Step 6: Arrange the kozhakkattais in a steaming pan and steam for about 10 mins.

To serve
Place the kozhakattais on a plate and serve hot with coconut chutney or molaga podi.

The Rajs' Kitchen tip:

For whiter kozhakattais use green chillies instead of red chillies.

A typical Kerala breakfast item that is both healthy and tasty. It`s very fast and simple and needs very little time for preparation. It tastes absolutely yum with a dash of molaga podi (Idly podi).

Preparation time: 10-15 min         Cooking time: 20-25 mins    

Serves  4

Ingredients:
• Raw Rice   1 cup
• Grated coconut 1 cup
• Coconut oil  2 tsp
• Mustard  1 tsp
• Chana Dhal  1 tsp
• Urad Dhal 1 tsp   

• Red Chillies  4-5
• Salt 1 tsp

• Hing  a pinch
• Curry Leaves   few

Preparation:

Wash the rice and dry it thoroughly. Powder coarsely and keep it aside.

Method:
Step 1: In a pan or kadai add the coconut oil and season with mustard, urad and chana dhals, red chillies, curry leaves and hing powder.
Step 2: Add 2 cups of warm water to the seasoning and let it boil.
Step 3: When it starts to boil add the grated coconut and the powdered rice. Stir continuously to avoid lumps. Cover and cook for about 5 mins.

Step 4: When done switch off  the flame and allow to cool.
Step 5: After it cools down make oval shaped kozhakkattais (as in picture above)
Step 6: Arrange the kozhakkattais in a steaming pan and steam for about 10 mins.

To serve
Place the kozhakattais on a plate and serve hot with coconut chutney or molaga podi.

The Rajs' Kitchen tip:

For whiter kozhakattais use green chillies instead of red chillies.