Kuzhukkatta Recipe: Traditional Indian Sweet Dish | Steamed Rice Dumplings with Coconut and Jaggery 

_Works 8-10_ .

_Prep time: 20 minutes_ .

_Cooking time: 15 minutes_ .

_Total time: 35 minutes_ .

_Category: 

Indian Dessert Dishes recipe , Kerala Recipes, Steamed Dumplings, Dessert Dishes_

_equipment:_

- 2 cups rice flour

- 1 cup burnt coconut milk

- 1/2 cup molasses

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

- 1/4 cup butter or oil

- 1/2 cup of hot water

_instructions:_

_Step 1: Prepare the dough_ .

- In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, coconut flakes, jaggery powder, salt and cardamom powder.

- Add butter or oil and mix well.

- Gradually add warm water and knead the dough for 5 minutes.

_Step 2: Make the dumplings_ .

- Divide the dough into small circles, about the size of a small lemon.

- Flatten each ball into a disc.

_Step 3: Drain the dumplings_ .

- Place the dishes in the steamer basket, leaving some space between each dish.

- Steam for 15 minutes or until cooked.

_Step 4  Service_ .

- Serve warm or at room temperature.

- Traditionally served with a drizzle of butter or coconut milk.

_avoid instructions :_ .

- Do not _knead_ the dough, as it may become thick.

- Avoid _steaming_ dishes for too long, as they can get mushy.

- _Do not open the steamer lid too often, as steam may escape.

- _Do not allow cooked foods to cool, as they can become hard.

_Tips and Contrasts_ .

- Use fresh coconut for excellent flavor.

- Adjust the amount of molasses powder as desired.

-Try adding other ingredients like nuts or dried fruits to the dough.

_Nutritional information (per meal):_ .

- Ten calories:

- Fat: 2g

- Carbohydrates: 25g

- Protein: 2g