Paal Kozhukattai

Name: Paal Kozhukattai
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice flour; pinch salt; 1 tsp. ghee; hot water as required; 1 & 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar or to taste; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder; few saffron strands to garnish

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#ny2025 - Paal Kozhukattai is a very popular South Indian dessert, which has its origin from the Chettinad region. It is a divine coconut milk based dessert and is traditionally prepared during special occasions and festivals. Garnish with a few saffron strands and enjoy this yummy dessert warm or at room temperature. Small round balls are prepared out of rice flour dough, which is then simmered in the milk till done. Cardamom powder is added for the flavour.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1/2 cuprice flour
pinchsalt
1 tsp.ghee
hot water as required
1& 1/2 cups milk
1 cupwater
1/4 cupsugar or to taste
1 cupcoconut milk
1/2 tsp.cardamom powder
few saffron strands to garnish

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Steps

1

To make the Kozhukattai balls, in a bowl, take the rice flour, salt and ghee. Mix it well.
2

Add hot water, little at a time and combine everything well. Cover &
keep aside for 2-3 minutes. Then knead it into a soft dough.
3

Apply some ghee to your palm & make small round balls out of the dough. Keep them aside.
4

In a pan, bring the milk & water to a boil. Add the prepared balls & simmer on a low to medium flame for 12-15 minutes.
5

Add the sugar and coconut milk. Cover & simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6

Add cardamom powder & give it a mix. When done, switch off the flame. Cover & keep aside for 20-25 minutes before serving.
7

Garnish with few saffron strands & enjoy it warm or at room temperature.