Rava Kozhukattai

Method

1. 1

   Dry roast semolina: Heat a pan. Dry roast 1 cup fine semolina (rava) 4-5 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside.

2. 2

   Make tempering: Heat 2 tbsp ghee. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds. When they pop add 1 tsp urad dal and fry golden. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 green chillies and curry leaves.

3. 3

   Add water: Add 1.5 cups water. Bring to a rolling boil.

4. 4

   Add salt: Add 1 tsp salt.

5. 5

   Cook rava: Add roasted rava while stirring. Stir vigorously and cook on low heat 4-5 minutes until very thick and leaves the sides of the pan.

6. 6

   Cool slightly: Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes until cool enough to handle.

7. 7

   Shape kozhukattai: Grease your hands. Take small portions of the rava mixture and shape into smooth balls or oval shapes.

8. 8

   Prepare steamer: Fill steamer with water and bring to a rolling boil.

9. 9

   Steam: Place rava kozhukattai on greased plates. Steam covered for 10-12 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve: Rava kozhukattai is a savoury semolina steamed dumpling. Serve with coconut chutney and sambar.