Ammini Kozhukattai or Mini Kozhukattai is a steamed rice flour dumpling . Sweet and savoury versions can be made with this mini Kozhukattai.
Ganesh Chaturthi is round the corner I see so many co bloggers posting some wonderful sweets and festive recipes and this is my version of festival recipes.
Ammini Kozhukattai or mani kozhukattai is served to Lord Ganesha on the festival days as he is found of Kozhukattai .
I have shared the sweet version of this kozhukattai yesterday and this is another version.
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How to prepare Ammini Kozhukattai :
2. Once it boils switch off the flame and add it directly to the rice flour with the help of a ladle keep on stirring and mixing the water till necessary and the dough is very smooth.
3. Allow the dough to cool down till the heat is bearable .the start kneading the dough to a soft ball. Roll it into very small sized balls out of all the doughs. Grease an idly pan add steam the small rice flour balls for about 5-7 mins or till done. Once the balls are cooked it will have a shiny texture.
5. To the temper add in the cooked Rice flour balls and mix well for a min and then add in a pinch of salt and freshly grated coconut and mix well and cook for another 2 mins in low flame till everything gets mixed well and switch off the flame.
- Always keep the flour covered while making balls else it will become dry.
- Add very hot boiling water to mix with the rice flour to get the correct consistency.
- If you have added more water to the rice flour you can add in rice flour and adjust to get the desired consistency.
- You can also make it as a spicy version by adding Idli podi or red chilli powder it is completely your choice.
- I made it as a less spicy version as my daughter prefers it this way.
- Enjoy as a snack in this festive season.
Ammini Kozhukattai | Mani Kozhukattai
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice Flour
- 1.5 cups Water
- Salt as needed
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil Optional
To Temper:
- 1 tsp Ghee/Oil
- 3 Dry Red chilli
- ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 tbsp Urad Dal
- 2 springs Curry Leaves
- Hing
- ¼ cup Coconut
Instructions
- Sieve the Rice flour along with salt twice or thrice to ensure even mixture of the salt and flour and set it aside. In another sauce pan bring water to boil.
- Once it boils switch off the flame and add it directly to the rice flour with the help of a ladle keep on stirring and mixing the water till necessary and the dough is very smooth.
- Allow the dough to cool down till the heat is bearable .the start kneading the dough to a soft ball. Roll it into very small sized balls out of all the doughs. Grease an idly pan add steam the small rice flour balls for about 5-7 mins or till done. Once the balls are cooked it will have a shiny texture.
- Removed the cooked rice flour balls and set aside in another pan add in oil and let it heat up then add mustard seeds .Cumin seeds ,Urad Dal, Curry Leaves ,Dry Red Chilli and Hing .
- To the temper add in the cooked Rice flour balls and mix well for a min and then add in a pinch of salt and freshly grated coconut and mix well and cook for another 2 mins in low flame till everything gets mixed well and switch off the flame.
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Notes
- Always keep the flour covered while making balls else it will become dry.
- Add very hot boiling water to mix with the rice flour to get the correct consistency.
- If you have added more water to the rice flour you can add in rice flour and adjust to get the desired consistency.
- You can also make it as a spicy version by adding Idli podi or red chilli powder it is completely your choice.
- I made it as a less spicy version as my daughter prefers it this way.
- Enjoy as a snack in this festive season.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
Note: This post is originally from 2016 . I have updated with new Recipe card, Pictures and video now.
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