Monday, August 22, 2011

Savoury Kozhukattai / Steamed Rice Dumplings

Wishing all of you a very Happy Krishna Janmashtami, though a little late. May Lord Krishna shower his blessings on all of you and may all your prayers be answered. :)

Kozhukattais are usually prepared using rice flour and very popular in south India. These are steamed rice dumplings which are very delicious. These are my husband's favourite. Sweet and Savoury kozhukattais can be prepared and both are simply great. Below is the recipe for making savoury kozhukattais using rice flour.You can serve these with chutney or even sambhar. I make kozhukattais using Wheat also. Check out those recipes:







What you need?

1 cup Rice flour (I use Puttu Podi )
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp Urad dal
1/2" pc Ginger finely chopped
2-3 Green chillies chopped
4-5 Curry leaves chopped
1/2 cup grated Coconut
2 cups Water 
A pinch Asafoetida
1 tsp Oil
Salt





How to prepare?

Heat oil in a pan. Splutter mustard and cumin seeds. Add urad dal, ginger, green chillies, asafoetida and curry leaves.Saute for a minute. Now add water and let it boil. Reduce to low flame,then add salt and coconut.Mix well and finally add the rice flour little by little, mixing all the time. The mixture thickens very quickly.

When the mixture starts leaving the pan, switch off stove and keep aside. When its warm enough to handle, make medium size balls out of it and place them in a steamer or idly cooker. Steam for 12-15 minutes. Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambhar.

Makes about 15-16 medium size Kozhukattais.




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30 Tasty Comments:

Unknown said...

Looks so good and comforting too...yumm

Sangeetha M said...

happy Janmashtami wishes to u n your family :)
this is my fav snack but will make this in reverse,steam n then add seasoning..this way is perfect for breakfast also..great idea !!!

Archana said...

New to me but looks great. Will try it out.
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Indian Khana said...

Very interesting and yum ...looks fab

SavithaRaj's Spice Land said...

Looks very comfortable and tempting..

Vatsala. said...

Happy Janmashtami to you too.
Nice recipe.

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Unknown said...

hope you had a good janmashtami, these dumpling are sheer purity! lovely!!

Laxmipriya said...

yet to try this.. looks too good..

Uma said...

looks delicious. Happy Krishnashtami!

Pushpa said...

Kozhukattai season has started uppu kozhukattai looks yummy.

soujanya said...

Dumplings looking grt...

Suman Singh said...

Happy Janmashtami to you too dear..this rice dumplings sounds new to me but looks great and authentic..

aipi said...

They looks so delicious n authentic!
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Kalyani said...

Dumpings look delicious ....

Elaichii said...

Loved beautiful white color of the kozhukkatai's

Unknown said...

wow awesome recipe dear....

chef and her kitchen said...

looks really delicious n yumm

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Awesome looking rice dumplings. Excellent preparation.

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Torviewtoronto said...

delicious looking savouries for breakfast and snack

Mélange said...

Who can resist such cuties SObha ? I simply love them.can finish the plate within no time.

cookingvarieties said...

hi sobha, looks so pretty in white color.must be very flavorful :)
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Prathima Rao said...

Looks yummy!!!
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khushi said...

nice recipe Sobha...have never tried it before
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Urmi said...

Very nicely and perfectly prepared. Dumplings looks yummy and tempting.

Suja Manoj said...

Delicious and healthy dumplings..

Sensible Vegetarian said...

Delicious comfort food, looks fantastic.

Treat and Trick said...

Perfect and flavorful!

Richa said...

havent tried any before.. i would love to make these with wheat! they look perfect!
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Shylaja said...

Looks delicious.Perfect and healthy snack
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Vidhya said...

Awesome looking dumplings.We are happy to have this at the Kerala Kitchen.

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