Paal Kozhukattai with Vellam/Sweet Rice Dumplings with Jaggery – Vinayagar Chathurthi Special

Wishing all friends and readers “A Very Happy 67^th Independence Day”. On this special day I am sharing with you Paal Kozhukattai a traditional South Indian Sweet…

Vinayagar Chathurthi/Ganesha Chathurthi is the birthday of Lord Ganesha celebrated all over India and many other parts of the world by Hindus. On this auspicious day, delectable neivadyams are made for Ganesha and special poojas are performed as a mark of celebration. Kozhukattai is a very special dish prepared for Vinayagar Chathurthi. But there are different types of kozhukattai’s like the modhagams, Kaara Kozhukattai, sweet kozhukattai etc. Paal Kozhukattai is one among them, which is nothing but small rice dumplings cooked in coconut milk along with either jaggery or white sugar. I always prefer to make it with jaggery/vellam as it is healthier than the white sugar.

Here’s how to make Paal Kozhukattai  with step by step photos…

Kondakadalai Sundal Recipe/White Chickpea sundal Recipe- Navaratri Special Sundal/Vinayagar Chathurthi Special Sundal

Kondakadalai/Chickpea sundal is a very common and healthy sundal variety prepared during the pooja days especially on Vinayaka Chathurthi, Navarathri etc. It is a very healthy and a filling evening snack, packed with proteins and fibers.

Here’s how to make it with step by step photos…

Black Chickpea Sundal Recipe/Kondakadalai sundal Recipe/Kala channa Sundal Recipe - Navaratri Special Sundal

Karuppu Kondakadalai sundal is a very special sundal made for all special occasions like vinyagar chaturthi, during navarathri and many more. Not only special occasions it makes a very healthy and filling evening snack. It has lot of anitoxidants and filled with protein and fiber. So, I make sure that I make at least one type of sundal twice a week. You check my other sundal varieties here

Here’s how to make it…

Karamani Sundal Recipe/Black Eyed Bean Sundal Recipe -Navaratri Special Sundal

When I think about a healthy snack, the first thing that occurs to me is the sundal. It can be any time of sundal because they are rich in protein and fiber. Here’s one such sundal “karamani sundal”.

Easy Uppu Urundai/Neer Urundai/Kaara Kozhukattai

This same uppu urundai is otherwise called as kaara kozhukattai for Vinayaka Chathurthi in India. Vinayaka Chathurthi is the birthday of Lord Ganesh celebrated all over India and many other parts of the world by the Indians. Kozhukattai is nothing but a rice dumpling made by steaming, it can be made both sweet and spicy version. Here I have made the Kaara Kozhukattai/Uppu urundai/Neer urundai the spicy version and I will be posting sweet version of kozhukattai in the future post. MEanwhile do check out other interestering and tempting Starters/Evening Snacks/Appetizers here.

Not everybody has time to soak, drain and grind the rice to make the traditional uppu urundai, if you are one among them here is the way to make it.

Uppu Urundai/Neer Urundai/Kaara Kozhukattai for Vinayaka Chathurthi

As a parent we are responsible to give our kids healthy, nutritious and yummy foods. When it comes to evening snacks we have to think something new all the time. This same uppu urundai is otherwise called as kaara kozhukattai for Vinayaka Chathurthi in India. Vinayaka Chathurthi is the birthday of Lord Ganesha celebrated all over India and many other parts of the world by the Indians. Kozhukattai is nothing but a rice dumpling made by steaming, it can be made both sweet and spicy version. Here I have made the Kaara Kozhukattai/Uppu urundai/Neer urundai the spicy version and I will be posting sweet version of kozhukattai in the future post. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Startes/Evening Snacks/Appetizers here.

Uppu urundai....

I remember my mom making it in our school days... Now I do it for my kids....