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Prawn Masala Kozhukattai Recipe - Prawn Masala Dumplings
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Prawn Masala Kozhukattai Recipe - Prawn Masala Dumplings

A non-veg South Indian Recipes recipe with prawns - cleaned, onion - finely chopped, tomato - finely chopped. Ready in 1h 35m, serves 4.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

Calories
910kcal
Estimated Cost
₹450-600
Carbs116g
Protein50g
Fats27g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

33 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Prawn Masala Kozhukattai Recipe - Prawn Masala Dumplings, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat

  3. 3

    Add the mustard seeds, dry red chillies (broken), curry leaves and allow it to crackle

    green chilli - finely chopped(1)sprig curry leaves(1)coriander (dhania) leaves - a small bunch finely choppedmustard seeds(1/2 teaspoon)dry red chillies(2)
  4. 4

    Add the ginger, garlic and onions - saute for a few minutes until the onions soften

    onion - finely chopped(1)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)
  5. 5

    Add the tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves, salt and saute until the tomatoes become mushy and soft

    tomato - finely chopped(1)green chilli - finely chopped(1)sprig curry leaves(1)coriander (dhania) leaves - a small bunch finely choppedturmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)salt - to tastesalt - to taste
  6. 6

    Add the chopped prawns, coconut and little water

    prawns - cleaned(250 grams)onion - finely chopped(1)tomato - finely chopped(1)green chilli - finely chopped(1)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)coriander (dhania) leaves - a small bunch finely choppedfresh coconut - grated(1/2 cup)coconut oil(1 tablespoon)water(1 cup)-/2 water(1 cups)
  7. 7

    Cover the pan and cook till the prawns are cooked and the masala dries up

    prawns - cleaned(250 grams)
  8. 8

    Once done, check the salt and spices in the prawns masala and turn off the heat

    prawns - cleaned(250 grams)salt - to tastesalt - to taste
  9. 9

    Once done, garnish with coriander leaves and the prawn masala filling is ready

    sprig curry leaves(1)coriander (dhania) leaves - a small bunch finely chopped
  10. 10

    *Method To Make Kozhukattai/ Dumpling WrapperIn a saucepan, add the rice flour, water and salt

    salt - to tastewater(1 cup)-/2 rice flour(1 cups)-/2 water(1 cups)salt - to taste
  11. 11

    Stir well to combine

  12. 12

    Turn on heat to medium

  13. 13

    Stir continuously until the rice batter becomes thick and leaves the sides of the pan

    sprig curry leaves(1)coriander (dhania) leaves - a small bunch finely chopped-/2 rice flour(1 cups)
  14. 14

    The process takes between 15 to 20 minutes for the batter to getting into a dough like mixture

  15. 15

    It is very important not to let go of the mixture even for a second without stirring, as it will form lumps

  16. 16

    To make a smooth wrapper we need to have a dough without any lumps

  17. 17

    Test for doneness: Hold the latter with the cooked batter and it should not fall off

  18. 18

    This means the dough for the wrapper is ready

  19. 19

    Turn of heat and transfer the rice dough into another container

    -/2 rice flour(1 cups)
  20. 20

    Cover with a wet muslin cloth and keep warm

  21. 21

    *To Assemble the Prawn Masala Kozhukattai Recipe - Prawn Masala DumplingsWith a little oil in a cup, smear the oil in your hands and knead the rice flour dough well to remove any lumps

    -/2 rice flour(1 cups)
  22. 22

    At all times make sure keep the dough covered with a wet muslin cloth to prevent the dough from drying out

  23. 23

    Take a lemon size portion of the dough, make into a ball and press the dough in the palm of your hands to make a flat dough, cup your palms a bit so it forms a depression in the center

  24. 24

    Place the prawn masala filling in the center and bring the edges of the dough together to the center

  25. 25

    Continue the similar process with the remaining portions of the dough and prawn masala filling

  26. 26

    Note: Don't make the dough too thin, the filling could come out when you try to wrap it

  27. 27

    Note: Keep dipping and smearing your fingers and palms with sesame oil when you handle a new portion of the dough

  28. 28

    This will prevent the dough from sticking to your handsPrepare the steamer filled with water

    water(1 cup)-/2 water(1 cups)
  29. 29

    Place the filled Prawn Masala Kozhukattai in the steamer plate and into the steamer

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    Steam for about 10 minutes until the Prawn Masala Kozhukattai / Dumplins look shiny and smooth

  31. 31

    You will also notice that if it is not cooked, the rice wrapper will be sticky

    -/2 rice flour(1 cups)
  32. 32

    Once they are steamed, the Prawn Masala Kozhukattai are to be served

  33. 33

    Serve these yummy Prawn Masala Kozhukattai Recipe - Prawn Masala Dumplings as a party appetizer along with a Light And Healthy Spinach Soup and Chickpea Orange Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

    tomato - finely chopped(1)

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