Kozhukatta/ Modak/ Steamed Dumplings

Kozhukatta is one of the popular dishes of kerala. It is very healthy and steamed one, as well. The sweet jaggery filling makes this even more irresistible. And obviously one of the favourite snacks in our home, esp. during weekends!

Also, as these are a form of modak, we even offer them to Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi..

I made these dumpling on Sree's request. I know a true Kerala boy will always crave for stuffs like this... Yeah! even I used to coz my mom makes them awesome...

I borrowed the recipe from my mom, and my guy was all-impressed with it.. I love the moment when he said.. "Yummy honey! you made my evening.."

So here is the recipe by my Mom!

Ingredients:

Rice flour - 1 cup
Melted Jaggery - 1/4 cup
Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup
Clarified Butter - 1 tsp
Green Cardamom, crushed - 2
Salt
Water

Method:

For Filling

In a pan, heat butter at medium heat and add melted jaggery and grated coconut. Mix well. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Sprinkle crushed cardamom and mix again. Keep aside.

For Dough

In a deep pan, add 1 cup water and bring it to boil. Now slowly add rice flour to it and using a wooden spatula keep stirring while adding flour to prevent forming any lumps... Keep stirring until it turns into a dough consistency. Keep it aside for 5 mins until the mixture warm enough to work with it.. Place it on the work surface and knead well into a smooth dough.

Divide dough into medium sized balls. Flatten each ball by placing it in between the palms and fold them in such a way that they may look like a small cup. Put 1 tsp of filling into it, close the top by bringing all sides together and roll it into a smooth ball.

Repeat the procedure with remaining dough.

Steam these balls in a cooker or steamer for about 10-15 mins on medium heat.

Serve warm and impress your loved ones!

Enjoy!

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