Sweet Pidi Kozhukattai | Vella Kozhukattai Recipe | Traditional Sweet Pidi Kozhukattai

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is more accessible and shelf-stable.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a budget-friendly alternative.

Combine rice flour and salt in a bowl.

Boil water in a pot and add jaggery, stirring until dissolved.

Add grated coconut and cardamom to the jaggery mixture, mixing well.

Gradually add the rice flour to the jaggery mixture, stirring to form a dough.

Knead the dough until smooth and pliable, adding water if necessary.

Divide the dough into small balls.

Flatten each ball and place a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery filling in the center.

Fold the edges over the filling to form a dumpling, sealing tightly.

Prepare a steamer with banana leaves or a greased plate.

Place the dumplings in the steamer, ensuring they are not touching.

Steam the dumplings for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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