FINGER MILLET FLOUR DUMPLINGS

 Pidi kozhukattai is an authentic dumpling from the Tamil brahmin cuisine. In authentic version,rice flour is used. Pidi implies "hold" in Tamil. The dumpling is shaped by holding it between the palm. This dumpling is a healthier version, owing to finger millet flour. This is mainly had for breakfast. Actually you don't need any accompaniment for this dish.

 

 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

RAGI FLOUR / FINGER MILLET FLOUR- 1 CUP

WATER- 1 1/2 CUPS

SESAME OIL- 4-5 TSP

MUSTARD-1 TSP

GRAM DAL-1 TSP

URAD DAL-1 TSP

GREEN CHILLIES-2 NOS

MINCED GINGER-1 TSP

ASAFOETIDA-3/4 TSP

COCONUT GRATINGS- 1/2  CUP

CURRY LEAVES-2 SPRIGS

SALT TO TASTE

METHOD :

1. Heat sesame oil in a pan add splutter mustard seeds,gram dal,urad dal,curry leaves,minced ginger,green chillies and asafoetida.

2. Heat 1 1/2 cups of water along with salt.

3.Pour the boiling water over the seasoned ingredients and switch on the stove and keep the flame in sim.

4. Add coconut gratings to the boiling water and slowly sprinkle ragi flour too.

5. Keep stirring until the flour takes in the water completely and becomes a thick mass.At this stage,switch off the stove and allow it to cool

6. Grease idli plates with oil. Take out the cooled dough and roll it with between your palm and press it slightly at the centre. Arrange the kozhukkatais on the greased plates.

7. Steam the kozhukattais the same way,you prepare idlis .

8. Serve the steamed kozhukatais with any chutney.