Vegan Tamil Kozhukattai Recipe: Orthodox Steamed Rice Dumplings for Ganesha Chaturthi

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Kozhukattai is a traditional South Indian dish, specifically from the state of Tamil Nadu, that is typically served as an offering to Lord Ganesha during the festival of Vinayaka Chaturthi. These steamed dumplings are made with a mixture of rice flour and coconut, and are usually filled with a sweet or savoury filling. In this recipe, we’ll be making a sweet kozhukattai with a coconut and jaggery filling.

Course Dessert
Cuisine Tamil Nadu, India
Servings 8-10 kozhukattai
Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cooking Time 20-25 minutes
Calories 120 per kozhukattai

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 1/4 cup jaggery powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • Water, as needed

Method:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, grated coconut, jaggery powder, salt, and cardamom powder.
  2. Add the ghee and mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Gradually add water to the mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a small lemon.
  6. Flatten each ball into a thin circle, about 3-4 inches in diameter.
  7. Place a small spoonful of the coconut-jaggery mixture in the centre of each circle.
  8. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, and press the edges together to seal the kozhukattai.
  9. Steam the kozhukattai in a steamer or a pressure cooker for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and fluffy.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

I have fond memories of helping my grandmother make kozhukattai during Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations when I was a child. The process of shaping the dough into perfect little dumplings and steaming them to perfection was always a fun and rewarding experience. To this day, the smell of steaming kozhukattai takes me back to those happy memories of celebrating with my family.

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