Paal Kolukattai (Steamed Rice balls in Coconut Milk)

Presenting to you a traditional south indian dish, and it also happens to be a family favorite. This dish is probably not that photogenic, but this is one sweet dish, that is easy to make and delicious. This dish brings back a LOT of childhood memories. My maternal grandmother made this often and K’s mom has made this through the years and every time he is home, she makes it for him

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Presenting to you a traditional south indian dish, and it also happens to be a family favorite. This dish is probably not that photogenic, but this is one sweet dish, that is easy to make and delicious. This dish brings back a LOT of childhood memories. My maternal grandmother made this often and K's mom has made this through the years and every time he is home, she makes it for him

Summary

Ingredients

1 cup Rice flour –

1 tbsp Coconut – / Grated

1/4 cup Coconut milk –

2.5 cups Water –

2 – 3 Cardamom –

3/4 cups Jaggery –

pinch Salt – a

Steps

1. Mix the rice flour and salt in a bowl
2. Slowly add water to make a dough
3. Roll out small dough balls and set aside
4. Boil 2 cups of water and once it comes to a boil, add the kolukattais and cook for 15mins
5. To check if the ball is cooked through, press the dough ball and if its not cooked, it will be still doughy
6. Once the kolukattais are cooked, add the jaggery into the pot
7. It should start to disintegrate and thicken the liquid
8. Give this 5 mins and add the coconut milk, grated coconut and cardamom
9. Let it rest for a few minutes and serve!

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