Kai Kadubu And Udad Dal Kadubu Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.To make the dough, mix rice flour with hot water and knead until smooth.
• STEP 2.For the sweet filling, combine grated coconut and jaggery in a pan and cook until the jaggery melts.
• STEP 3.For the savory filling, soak udad dal for a few hours, then grind it with spices to make a coarse paste.
• STEP 4.Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.
• STEP 5.Place a spoonful of the desired filling in the center of each disc and fold the edges to seal the dumplings.
• STEP 6.Steam the dumplings in a steamer for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
• STEP 7.Serve the Kai Kadubu and Udad Dal Kadubu hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to knead the dough well to ensure a smooth texture.
• You can adjust the sweetness of the filling by adding more or less jaggery.
• For the savory filling, you can add chopped onions and green chilies for extra flavor.
• If you don't have a steamer, you can use a colander lined with a muslin cloth to steam the dumplings.

Storage and Serving

• These dumplings are best served fresh and hot.
• If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, steam the dumplings again for a few minutes until heated through.