Pazham Kozhukkatta Recipe

Preparation Direction

• STEP 1.Steam and cook the banana for 10 mins using a steamer.
• STEP 2.Peel and let it cool down. Remove the black seed part from the banana.
• STEP 3.Keep ¾ banana in a bowl separately.

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Take a jar and add the banana. Grind the banana without adding water.
• STEP 2.Take a bowl and add the grated coconut, 2tbsp sugar, and ½ tsp cardamom powder. Mix well. Chop and add ¾ banana. Mix well. Let it rest for 2 hrs.
• STEP 3.Knead the grinded banana with your hand. Add 1tbsp sugar and also a pinch of salt. Mix well.
• STEP 4.By keeping your hands wet, roll a small portion and spread it on your palm gently. It should be a bit thicker in size.
• STEP 5.Take 1 tsp of filling and place it in the middle.Fold it into whatever shape you want.
• STEP 6.Repeat step 4-5 for the rest of the dough.
• STEP 7.Boil water in a steamer and place the steamer plate. Place foil paper or baking paper on the plate. Place the balls on the plate. Make sure you steam the balls in batches.
• STEP 8.Steam and cook the balls for 10 mins.
• STEP 9.Turn off the flame and transfer the balls to a serving plate. Pazham Kozhukatta is ready.

Special Comments

• STEP 1.Adding banana in the filling is optional.
• STEP 2.Sugar quantity can be changed accordingly.
• STEP 3.If the water content is more, add some rice flour and mix well.