Stuffed Kozhukatta /Rice balls

Vinayaka Chaturdhi Special

Stuffed Kozhukatta /Rice balls

Kozhukatta an important sweet prepared for Lord Ganesh on Vinayaka Chaturdhi. 

The oily Modakam is different from this steamed kozhukatta which is also another favorite sweet prepared for offering prayers. The usual kozhukkatta stuff I am used to is with Moong dal/Cherupayar parippu only but this time I tried with Horse gram/Kanam which is a healthier gram. I dedicate this recipe for my friends who are enthusiastic in cooking for their family. Pals! Moong dal alone will be enough. Try this special for this special day.

Ingredients:

Rice Flour - 2 cup (finely powdered & shallow fried)

Salt - a pinch

Water - as required

For stuffing:

Cherupayar parippu/Moong dal/paasi parippu - ¼ cup

Horse gram/ kanam - ¼ cup

Grated coconut - 1 cup

Cardamom powder - 1 tsp

Jaggery - as per taste

Ghee - 1 tsp

Method:

Heat a pan with powdered jaggery and a tbsp of water. Use a wodden ladle to dissolve it completely. Strain it to remove the dust particles and keep aside. 

Pressure cook Moong dal and horse gram with a tsp of ghee. Make sure you add required amount of water. Sieve the excess water and add jaggery juice with grated coconut. Consistency of jaggery juice can be maintained with grated coconut. Add cardamom powder and allow it to cool. 

Now prepare dough for outer cover. Sprinkle boiled water step by step to the rice flour with a pinch of salt.  Consistency of water added must be equal to the idiyappam dough. It should be soft but not watery. Use your hand to spread the dough. Keep a spoon of mixed stuff on it and close the sides of kozhukkatta gently on all sides. Make sure no holes left. Steam it in idilli cooker.

Note: Prefer Idiyappam flour for preparing dough.