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Kozhukattai

Cultural Context

Kozhukattai, a traditional South Indian sweet, is often prepared during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi to celebrate the elephant-headed god Ganesha. These dumplings symbolize prosperity and are made from rice flour filled with a sweet coconut and jaggery mixture. While the classic version remains popular, modern adaptations include various fillings and flavors, making it a beloved treat across India.

IndianINSouth Indiadessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 cups rice flour
1 cup water
1 cup coconut
1 cup jaggery
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ghee
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

1

Mix rice flour and water in a bowl until a dough forms.

2

Knead the dough until smooth and pliable.

3

Cover the dough with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

4

Grate fresh coconut and mix with jaggery and cardamom in a bowl.

5

Cook the coconut mixture in a pan over low heat until jaggery melts, stirring constantly.

6

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

7

Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball into a disc.

8

Place a spoonful of the coconut filling in the center of each disc.

9

Fold the edges of the disc over the filling to form a pouch, sealing it well.

10

Grease a steaming basket with ghee and arrange the pouches inside.

11

Steam the pouches for about 10-12 minutes until they are cooked through.

12

Remove from the steamer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingsteaming

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

ModakKozhukkattai

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