Paal kozhukattai is an awesome dessert my hubby loves it so much .I don’t usually follow the tradition recipe .I actually follow a quick and easy recipe so that we can prepare Paal kozhukattai any time of the day. I usually prepare this and store in refrigerator and it will stay good for about 3 days. Will be posting the traditional version soon. Tradition version calls for Jaggery and coconut milk . Now Let’s get started !!
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How to choose the right flour for kozhukattai:
Kozhukattai is usually made with Roasted Raw Rice Flour. If you are planning to make from scratch , Use Raw Rice to prepare Kozhukattai Flour. If you are planning to buy from Store, Get the reaymade Kozhukattai flour or idiyappam flour, Both should work
How to prepare Homemade Kozhukattai Flour:
Wash and clean the raw rice and spread it in a damp cloth to remove the excess moisture, After 30 mins. Grind it to a fine powder.
Dry roast it for 5 mins or until you get a nice aroma and then the sieve and use.
Why my Kozhukattai turns hard:
- Make sure your kozhukattai is not kneaded untill soft ,kozhukattai will turn hard.
- Choosing the flour used for preparing the kozhukatti correctly.
- Make sure the steaming time is correct and do not over cook the kozhukattai.
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Serving Suggestion :
Paal Kozhukaati is usually made on festival days like Ganesha Chaturthi as a prasad or nei vaidhyam for the god.
It is also made as a mid morning snack or evening Snack.
Possible Variations in Paal Kozhukattai:
Coconut Milk or Cow Milk can be used in Paal kozhukattai.
Sugar can be replaced with Jaggery.
Check on the video for how to make paal kozhukattai:
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📖 Recipe
Paal Kozhukattai
Equipment
- Sauce pan
- Steamer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Idiyappam Flour
- 1.5 cups Water
- pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 2 cups Milk
- ½ cup Sugar
- 3 Cardamom Pods
- 2 tbsp Grated Coconut
Instructions
- HEat a sauce pan with Water, To this add in Salt and sesame oil
- Wait till the Water comes to a boil.
- In another bowl add in the Idiyappam Flour and keep it ready. Add in the boiling water in small batches ,with the help of a ladle or whisk 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 Steamer or 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 . Heat a sauce pan with Milk and bring it to a boil
- Once it starts boiling put it in a low flame and add the steamed kozhukattai.
- Add the required sugar and crushed cardamom pods .Mix well and let the kozhukattai and milk get simmer until the milk gets slightly thick.
- Finally add in 2 tbsp of grated coconut .Mix well, Simmer for another 2 mins and switch off the flame.
Video
Notes
How to prepare Paal Kozhukattai ,with Step by Step pictures:
1.Heat a sauce pan with Water, To this add in Salt and sesame oil.Wait till the Water comes to a boil.
2.In another bowl add in the Idiyappam Flour and keep it ready. Add in the boiling water in small batches ,with the help of a ladle or whisk 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 dough.
4.Grease an Steamer or 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 . Heat a sauce pan with Milk and bring it to a boil
5.Once it starts boiling put it in a low flame and add the steamed kozhukattai. Add the required sugar and crushed cardamom pods .Mix well and let the kozhukattai and milk get simmer until the milk gets slightly thick.
6.Finally add in 2 tbsp of grated coconut .Mix well, Simmer for another 2 mins and switch off the flame.
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