Upma Kozhukattai Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.In a pressure cooker put 1 tbsp sesame (gingelly oil), add ½ tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp split white urad dal. Turn the heat to low and allow the seeds to roast and crackle till the urad dal turns golden and crispy.

step 2

• STEP 1.Then add 2 sprigs curry leaf, 1 inch ginger finely chopped, 2 green chillies chopped, ½ cup freshly grated coconut, 2 cups rice rava and salt to taste.

step 3

• STEP 1.Roast for a few seconds and mix well to combine all the ingredients. Add 4 cups of water and ½ tsp asafoetida. Stir to mix well.

step 4

• STEP 1.Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles and allow the pressure to release naturally. Open the cooker and stir the upma and allow it to cool slightly.

step 5

• STEP 1.While the upma is still warm, grease fingers and palms with sesame oil and take a small amount of upma in the hand, press it together and shape it into an oval ball.

step 6

• STEP 1.Place the plates in the steamer and steam on high for 7 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the kozhukattai from the steamer. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.