Name: Paal Kozhukattai (Rice dumplings in coconut milk) recipe by Runa Ganguly at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 th cup Plain milk; 3/4 th cup + 1/4 th cup Water; A pinch of salt; 1/2 cup Rice flour; 1 teaspoon Ghee+ 2 teaspoons; 1/2 cup Jaggery; 1/4 tsp Fine cardamom powder; 1 cup Thin coconut milk

ABOUT Paal Kozhukattai (Rice dumplings in coconut milk) RECIPE

A delicacy from the Chettinad region, paal kozhukattai can be made in many different ways. Here’s an easy way to create this melt-in-the-mouth dessert for all and an amazing treat for kids

Ingredients Serving: 4

1/4 th cup Plain milk
3/4 th cup + 1/4 th cup Water
A pinch of salt
1/2 cup Rice flour
1 teaspoon Ghee+ 2 teaspoons
1/2 cup Jaggery
1/4 tsp Fine cardamom powder
1 cup Thin coconut milk

Instructions

Add milk, salt and 3/4 th cups of water to a non stick pan and bring to a boil
Once on a roaring boil, reduce heat and add the ghee and mix
Add the rice flour next and mix on Low heat continuesly as the mix comes together to form a lump
Take off heat and place the flour mix on a plate to cook a bit
Add 2 teaspoons of ghee to the mix once cool and knead slightly
Now grease your palms and create small balls out of the mixture and place them in a bowl
Melt the jaggery using 1/4 th cup water and strain the water into a non stick pan to remove any impurities
Add 3/4th cups of water now and bring to a boil
Once boiling reduce heat and add the rice balls prepared and mix gently
Now cover and let simmer for 4-5 minutes
Once done, add the coconut milk and cardamom powder
Mix gently and cook covered for 2-3 minutes on Low heat
Once the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency, take off heat and transfer into a serving bowl
serve warm or chilled

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