Mani Kozhukkatai
mani kozhukkatai
Mani Kozhukattai is a traditional South Indian dish, particularly popular in Tamil Nadu during festivals like Vinayaka Chaturthi. These are also very much favored as a delightful afternoon tiffin in many households. These are small, round, steamed rice flour dumplings, often flavored with coconut and spices. Unlike the more commonly known sweet Modakam, Mani Kozhukattai can be made in both savory and sweet versions.
Savory Mani Kozhukattai:
Ingredients:
1/2,cup Rice flour
1 cup ( aporox) Water
Salt
Grated coconut
Mustard seeds
Urad dal (black gram)
Chana dal (split Bengal gram)
Curry leaves
Asafoetida (hing)
Green chilies (optional)
Oil
Preparation:
Heat water with a pinch of salt. Add the rice flour gradually, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Once the mixture thickens and forms a dough, remove it from heat. Let it cool slightly, then knead it to a smooth dough.
Pinch small portions of the dough and roll them into smooth, marble-sized balls.
Place the balls in a steamer or idli cooker and steam them for about 10-12 minutes, until they become soft and cooked.
In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add urad dal, chana dal, green chilies, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida. Add grated coconut and sauté for a minute.
Add the steamed rice balls to the tempering and mix well, ensuring the balls are coated evenly with the coconut and spices.
Sweet Mani Kozhukattai:
Ingredients:
1/2,cup Rice flour
1 cup Water
3/4 cup grated Jaggery
4-5 tbsp water enough to melt
Grated coconut
Cardamom powder
Ghee
Preparation:
The process for preparing the dough is the same as the savory version.
Similar to the savory version, roll the dough into small balls.
Steam the rice balls in a steamer until they are cooked.
In a pan, melt jaggery with a little water to make a syrup. Add grated coconut and cardamom powder to the syrup. Once it thickens slightly, add the steamed rice balls and mix gently until they are well coated with the sweet syrup.
Drizzle some ghee over the sweet Mani Kozhukattai .
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