Kozhukattai

Kozhukattai(modak or rice dumpling) is the favourite dish of Lord Vinayaka. There are many different varieties of kozhukattai(sweet and spicy). This is a spicy version of our favourite Kozhukattai.This is also a healthy dish as very little oil is used and the dumplings are steamed.


What you need for Kozhukattai:

• Rice powder-2 cup
• Mustard seed-1/2 tbsp
• Green chilli-2
• Red chilli-2 
• Onion-1 chopped
• Chana dal-1 tbsp
• Curry leaves-few
• Coconut pieces-1 cup
• Asfoedita-a pinch
• Salt to taste

 The preparation method:

•  Heat little oil in a pan.Splutter mustard seeds and chana dal.Add coconut pieces.saute for some time.Add chopped onion,green chilli,red chilli,curry leaves ,asfoedita and salt.saute till the onions are transparent.
• Add water to this then add rice powder.Mix well.
• Keep stirring till the water evaporates.
• When the dough become little dry, switch off the gas.
• Allow the dough to cool.Make small rice balls with hand.
• Place these balls in a idli steamer and cook for 15 minutes.
• Yummy and tasty Kozhukattai is ready to be served with chutney.