Uppu Kozhukattai/Indian Savory Dumpling

After last week's awesome treats, this week I'm really playing low with some subtle dal, stir fries etc. Nothing new from my kitchen and I donno how long it will atlast may be tomorrow I will post some spicy chicken or some chocolaty treat. This dish I share today reminds me of the festive mornings back in India where my Mom would wake us up at around 5 am to get ready to decorate the puja room.We would throw in all our creativity and help her in arranging for the celebration. Especially during Ganesh Chaturthi I would never have any breakfast, will just stick to the sweet and savory kozhukattai. Late lunch in vazhayilai and will make us so full . We just sit and watch the special TV programs. I'm planning for a vacation during Diwali and eagerly waiting such an festive morning after so many years !!!

This is one variety of prasadham offered to Hindu god Lord Ganesha on the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturti. It is an easier and savory version of the Kozhukattai. I have shared the Sweet version here. We simply love kozhukattai and do not wait for the festival. It turns out be a usual evening snack in our place. It is a quickie and can be prepared in half an hour if you are using store bought rice powder. It requires no expertise , so Prepare, Steam and Enjoy !!!

Ingredients

Rice Flour - 1 cup
Water - 3/4 cup
Salt for taste
Oil - 2 drops

For Seasoning

Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
Channa Dal - 1 tsp
Urid Dal - 1 tsp
Green Chilly - 4 no
Curry Leaves
Oil - 1 tsp

Preparation

• Add salt to the water and boil it well.
• Add the boiling water to the rice flour and knead it into a smooth dough.
• Finely chop the green chillies and curry leaves.

Method

• Heat oil in a small pan, add the mustard and allow it to splutter.
• Add the channa dal, urid dal and saute in medium flame until they turn golden brown.
• Add the chopped green chillies, curry leaves and saute them.
• Transfer the seasoning to the prepared dough.
• Mix well and shape them into small cone like structures.
• Place the kozhukkatai's in greased idly plates or any steamer and steam for about 5 -7 minutes.
• Serve Warm.

My Notes

• You can use ready made rice flour available in stores or soak raw rice, dry it and grind it to a fine powder and use it.
• If you are using store bought powder, buy the one especially for kozhukattai or Idiyappam.
• Kozhukattai will become dry if over steamed.

Please do keep sending your entries for the Virtual Party - Chocolaty Dreams event happening at my place from September 8th - October 8th.

I have shared the participation award sent by Jay for participating in the Letz Relish - Paneer here.

Sending this simple snack to Only Low oil or Low Calorie event guest hosted by Priya Mitharwal and started by Pari.

Also would love to link this quickie to Ayeesha's Any One Can Cook weekly event.