Tamil NaduBreakfastVegetarian

Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (Barnyard Millet Steamed Dumplings)

Name: Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (Barnyard Millet Steamed Dumplings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cups barnyard millet; 1/2 cup fresh coconut - grated; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon white urad dal (split); green chillies - finely chopped; 5 -6 curry leaves - finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing); 1 tablespoons sesame (gingelly) oil; salt - to taste

A vegetarian Tamil Nadu recipe with barnyard millet, fresh coconut - grated, mustard seeds. Ready in 55 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories

515kcal

Estimated Cost

₹225-375

Carbs67g

Protein31g

Fats14g

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Instructions

19 steps

1
To begin making the Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe, we will first cook the barnyard millet (Kuthiraivali) into an upma like consistency
barnyard millet(1 cups)
2
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the mustard seeds, urad dal and allow them to crackle
mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)white urad dal (split)(1 teaspoon)
3
Allow the urad dal to get roasted and lightly browned
white urad dal (split)(1 teaspoon)
4
Stir in the curry leaves, ginger, green chillies, asafoetida and the barnyard millet (Kuthiraivali)
barnyard millet(1 cups)green chillies - finely chopped-6 curry leaves - finely chopped(5)asafoetida (hing)(1/4 teaspoon)
5
Stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until lightly roasted
6
Stir in the coconut and about 1 cup of water and salt to taste
fresh coconut - grated(1/2 cup)salt - to taste
7
Stir the mixture continuously and allow the mixture to come to a boil
8
Once the upma mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover the pan
9
The mixture will begin to thicken in about 10 minutes and leave the sides of the pan
10
Make sure to keep stirring to avoid lump formation
11
Once cooked, turn off the heat and spread the mixture on a plate and allow it to cool
12
Prepare a steamer filled with water and with steamer plates or idli plates greased with a little oil
13
Divide the cooled rice upma mixture into 20 portions and shape them into oval dumplings
14
While making the dumplings, keep a small bowl by the side with a little oil
15
Rub our hands with a little oil before you make each dumpling, this will prevent the Upma Kozhukattai from sticking to the palm of your hands
16
Arrange the Upma Kozhukattai in the steamer plates and place into the steamer
17
Steam for about 10 minutes on high heat
18
Turn off heat, remove the plates from the steamer and allow it to rest for a few minutes before you can serve them
19
Serve the Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe along with Puli Ingi for breakfast or a light dinner

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Tamil NaduBreakfastVegetarian

Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (Barnyard Millet Steamed Dumplings)

A vegetarian Tamil Nadu recipe with barnyard millet, fresh coconut - grated, mustard seeds. Ready in 55 min, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Cook Time55 min

Calories

515kcal

Est. Cost₹225-₹375

Serving Size1 portion

Estimated Nutrition Highlights

Carbohydrates

67g(52%)

Protein

31g(24%)

Fats

14g(24%)

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Directions

19 steps

1
To begin making the Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe, we will first cook the barnyard millet (Kuthiraivali) into an upma like consistency
barnyard millet(1 cups)
2
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the mustard seeds, urad dal and allow them to crackle
mustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)white urad dal (split)(1 teaspoon)
3
Allow the urad dal to get roasted and lightly browned
white urad dal (split)(1 teaspoon)
4
Stir in the curry leaves, ginger, green chillies, asafoetida and the barnyard millet (Kuthiraivali)
barnyard millet(1 cups)green chillies - finely chopped-6 curry leaves - finely chopped(5)asafoetida (hing)(1/4 teaspoon)
5
Stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until lightly roasted
6
Stir in the coconut and about 1 cup of water and salt to taste
fresh coconut - grated(1/2 cup)salt - to taste
7
Stir the mixture continuously and allow the mixture to come to a boil
8
Once the upma mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover the pan
9
The mixture will begin to thicken in about 10 minutes and leave the sides of the pan
10
Make sure to keep stirring to avoid lump formation
11
Once cooked, turn off the heat and spread the mixture on a plate and allow it to cool
12
Prepare a steamer filled with water and with steamer plates or idli plates greased with a little oil
13
Divide the cooled rice upma mixture into 20 portions and shape them into oval dumplings
14
While making the dumplings, keep a small bowl by the side with a little oil
15
Rub our hands with a little oil before you make each dumpling, this will prevent the Upma Kozhukattai from sticking to the palm of your hands
16
Arrange the Upma Kozhukattai in the steamer plates and place into the steamer
17
Steam for about 10 minutes on high heat
18
Turn off heat, remove the plates from the steamer and allow it to rest for a few minutes before you can serve them
19
Serve the Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe along with Puli Ingi for breakfast or a light dinner