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Cholam Ammini Kozhukattai

Ingredients
  

For The Kozhukattai

  • Jowar/ Cholam Puttu Flour - 1 cup click on link for recipe
  • Boiling Water-1 cup
  • Salt-to taste
  • Oil-1/2 tsp

For Tempering

  • Oil-1 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds-1 tsp
  • Hing/ Asafoetida-1/4 tsp
  • Curry Leaves-a sprig
  • Onion-1
  • Green Chilly-1
  • Salt-to taste
  • Grated Coconut - 2-3 tbs
  • Coriander Leaves-2 tbs

Instructions
 

Procedure

  • In a bowl mix together salt and flour.
  • Add boiling water and stir to form a soft dough.
  • Cover and set aside until warm.
  • Add oil and knead to form a smooth and soft dough.
  • Pinch a small portion of the dough, roll it into a log and again pinch small portions from the log.
  • Roll it into tiny dumplings.
  • Heat water in the base of a steamer.
  • Arrange the dumplings in the steaming basket. While shaping the dumplings, cover the dough so that it does not dry out.
  • Once the dumplings are shaped, steam cook them for 5-7 minutes.
  • They must be firm to touch.
  • Remove from stove and cool them.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, hing and curry leaves.
  • When they splutter, add the green chilly and onions.
  • Add enough salt for the onions and sauté until golden.
  • Add in the dumplings and mix well.
  • Switch off flame and then add coconut and coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!!