Wednesday 4 September 2013

Ammini Kozhukattai/Mani Kozhukattai/Ganesha Chathurthi Recipes

The first thing that comes to mind when it is Ganesha/Vinayagar Chathurthi is Modhakam which we prepare as special offering for Lord Ganesha. We also prepare different types of kozhukattai’s like paal kozhukattai, kaara kozhukattai, pidi kozhukattai etc. When we make modhakams or kozhukattai we always tend to have some dough left, this mani kozhukattai is usually prepared with that dough only. But nowadays we all prepare this mani kozhukattai separately as offering to Lord Ganesha. Not only for Ganesha Chathurthi, I make this mani kozhukattai as evening snacks for my kids and they love it because they are cute and tasty.

Here’s how to make Ammini Kozhukattai/Mini Kozhukattai with step by step photos…


Ingredients

1 cup
Water
1 cup 
Gingelly oil/Nallennai
2 tsp
Salt
¼ tsp

For Tempering

Gingelly oil/Nallennai
2 tsp
Mustard seeds
1 tsp
Urad dal
1 tsp
Dry red chillies
2 or 3
Curry leaves
 Few
Grated Coconut
2-3 tbsp
Asafoetida/Perungaayam
One pinch

Method

In a wide vessel boil water with salt and oil. When water comes to rolling boil lower the flame to sim. Slowly add the rice flour and keep stirring constantly. The rice flour starts to form in to a dough, now switch off the stove.


The dough will be smooth in consistency. Let the dough cool down, when the dough is warm knead it with your hands.


Grease your hands with oil and make small balls as shown in the photo.


Grease the idli plates with oil and steam it in idli cooker for about 10 to 12 min in medium flame.

Heat oil in a kadai and add the ingredients mentioned for tempering. Now add the steamed rice balls and give a gentle stir.


Now add the grated coconut, if you want you can add idli milagai podi about 1 – 2 tsp and stir in gently.

Check the salt and adjust to taste and switch off the stove.


Super delicious healthy and yummy ammini kozhukattai is ready for neivadhyam or for snacks.

Suggestions:
  • I have used dried red chillies for tempering, instead you can chop 2 or 3  green chillies finely and add them.
  • As I have mentioned earlier you can add idli milagai podi for added taste and flavour.
  • Do not steam the balls for very long time the balls will be become hard.
  • When making in large quantities, close the dough with damp cloth to prevent it from drying.


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36 comments:

  1. This is new to me. But I have been seeing the recipe shared by other Indian foodies. I only know one type, the sweet version.

    Yum for the flavors, also to be served to God for blessings we need.

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  2. Looks very yummy. I tried this long time back.

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  3. wow..so cute and beautifully shaped mini kozhukattais...looks tempting!

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  4. wow ammini kozhukatai looks super cute dear :) makes me hungry for some kozhukattai's :) looks super yummy :)

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  5. ஆஹா, அம்மணிக்கொழுக்கட்டை, மணிக்கொழுக்கட்டை பளிச்சுன்னு இருக்கு. பாராட்டுக்கள். வாழ்த்துகள். பகிர்வுக்கு நன்றிகள்.

    அதில் தூவும் காரசாரமான தேய்காய்ப்பொடி தான் அதற்கு ருசி தரக்கூடியது.

    [என் வலைப்பக்கம் பகுதி-45 இல் 6 உபபகுதிகள் வெளியாகி உள்ளன. அனைத்தும் தங்களின் மேலான கருத்துக்களுக்காகக் காத்துள்ளன. {45/1/6 to 45/6/6} 45/3/6 இல் உங்களுக்கு சிறப்பிடம் தரப்பட்டுள்ளது. இது தங்கள் தகவலுக்காக மட்டுமே]

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  6. interesting recipe.A bit similar to the papdi no lot that Gujarati Patels make.

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  7. you made similar shaped balls with perfection .
    ongoing events
    party & giveaway
    teachers favorite dish

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  8. I have never heard of this, u have such variety in your food...
    Kisses
    www.beingbeautifulandpretty.com

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  9. very well made..have been seeing it in some blogs..makes me wanna ty it..

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  10. wow..Love those cute little ones....

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  11. perfect looking mani kozhukattai.. :) wow!

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  12. Wow ! So much we are learning from you daily..

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  13. this is new recipe for me ....looks so cute and delicious...

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  14. hmm...yummm it looks...close up pics are so tempting

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  15. love this classic Pillaiyar spl, u made it so gud dear...

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  16. This kozhkattai has been in my 'to try' list for long. You have made it perfectly..

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  17. Love your clicks for my most favorited kozhukattai!

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  18. kozhukkatai looks fabulous..perfectly made priya..

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  19. Mani maniya irruku..Fantastic ammini kozhukattais.

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  20. this dish brings into mind so many sweet childhood memories...delicious recipe and lovely food clicks :-)

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  21. Kozhukattai looks super delicious and a perfect one for vinayaka chaturti. Love your clicks.

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  22. these look so cute n yummy Priya :)

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  23. so cute and adorable :) i can finish that whole bowl..

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  24. new to me..look cute and delicious!

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  25. love the cute balls...looks so tempting!!

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  26. Thank you all very much for your cute cute comments...

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  27. Traditional delicacy ,looks yummy !

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  28. Priya, romba super. You've done such a neat neat job. I am gonna make this next week. Will let you know how it went. Hope your Ganesha preparations are going good.

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  29. my favorite...neat presentation..

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