Vinayagar Chaturthi is one such festival when people come together singing and dancing making delicious dishes and prayers.
Among several such traditional sweets, this Kozhukattai has a unique place in this festival. Whether it is a first-time experiment with
this festive sweet or a routine cook preparation, homemade festivity of Kozhukattai has a definite sense of accomplishment.
Ingredients:
1 cup rice flour
1 cup water
A pinch of salt
1 tsp oil
For the Filling:
1 cup grated coconut
1 cup jaggery
1 tsp cardamom powder
Prepare the Dough: To begin preparing the dish first heat water in a saucepan. Then add a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of oil in it.
When the water is boiling, reduce the heat and then gradually add the rice flour to it as you stir the mixture so that it does not form lumps.
After it starts to thicken to a dough like consistency it is then ready to come off the flame and cool down. This dough should be taken to a
smooth consistency using the hands through kneading.
Prepare the Filling: In another pan, boiling water is added to jaggery which dissolves it completely and makes it soft and pliable.
Continue preparing this dish by stirring the grated coconut then put it back into heat. Add the cardamom powder in it and
stir the mixture properly until it becomes thick. Allow it to cool.
Shape the Kozhukattai: Oiling your palm with a little oil takes a small portion of the dough. Pat it flat and make it about the size of a small disc
and scoop one spoonful of coconut-jaggery filling and place it in the centre. Pinch the seam shut and fold it carefully, to give it a little dumpling like look.
Steam the Kozhukattai: Put the Kozhukattai in a steamer and steam for about 10 – 15 minutes or until the skin becomes clear, slightly transparent.
It is time to take your delicious Kozhukattai and offer it to Lord Ganesha – as well as to serve it to your family.
Homemade Kozhukattai, Hassle-Free with Myilai
Although preparing Kozhukattai at home is more loving and satisfying, we know what a shortage of time and some specific
ingredients can be for many of us, especially during the festive season.
But where does Myilai fit in all of this? In Saidapet, we prepare homemade Kozhukattai with all the love and care.
Also, we deliver it fresh, straight to your door. You no longer must go through the hassles of a complex preparation process to get first-rate,
authentic Myilai Kozhukattais to make your Vinayagar Chaturthi more delicious.
This year, whether it be to make kozhukattai from scratch or to order it from Myilai, we wish you a happy Ganesh Chaturthi filled with family warmth,
fun traditional sentiments, and lots of yummy kozhukattais.
