Aval Kozhukattai Recipe
Aval Kozhukattai is a savory dumpling made using poha, tempered spices, herbs and coconut. Aval Kozhukattai is simple and quick and can be made for breakfast or snack time. Learn How to make Aval Kozhukattai with step by step pictures.
Servings10 Kozhukattais
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick aval / poha
- 2 tablespoon coconut grated
- 3/4 cup water
To Temper:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon urad dal
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 green chili
Instructions
- Grind poha to a coarse mixture, just use the pulse option in mixer, Set aside. Heat oil in a pan - add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter then add water and let it boil.
- Once it starts boiling vigorously add poha mixture, add required salt. Cook till water is fully absorbed and the mixture will come together. Then add coconut , give a quick stir and switch off.
- Let the mixture cool down for few minutes. Then shape them as shown below. Mean while grease the idli plates and keep it ready. After shaping all your kozhukattais ready carefully transfer them to idli plates and steam it for 5mins.
- Serve it hot with any spicy chutney of your choice!
Notes
- You can use coconut oil for tempering which gives a great flavor.
- If you prefer you can add onion too.
- There should be little moisture in the mixture only then shaping will be easy and it will hold together.
Nutrition Facts
Aval Kozhukattai Recipe
Amount Per Serving (25 g)
Calories 77
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g3%
Trans Fat 0.002g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Sodium 17mg1%
Potassium 26mg1%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.2g0%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 0.1IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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