Onion Masala Kozhukkatta (steamed rice dumpling in Onion Masala)

I learnt this recipe from Indira R Prabhu Maayi.  Thank you for this easy and flavourful recipe.

 

 

 

Ingredients

Rice flour                                 -  1 cup

Grated coconut                      -   ¼ cup

Water                                       -   ¾ cup

Jeera                                        -    ¼ tsp

Mustard seeds                        -  ½ tsp          

 curry leaves and coriander leaves

 

For masala

Small onions                          -  15 to 20

Red chilli                                 -  10

Garlic cloves                          -  3 to 4

Tomato                                  -  small one

 

Method

Boil water in a kadai add salt in it, add grated coconut and jeera.  Lower the flame, add rice flour keep stirring until it reaches dough consistency.   After cooling down make small balls from the dough.   Steam the balls in steamer/idly cooker for 5 to 10 minutes.  meanwhile, take a mixer add shallots, red chilli, tomato and garlic grind it as powder without adding water.  Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves then add onion paste fry for a while add steamed rice balls mix well, cover and cook for 5 minutes in a low flame.  Add chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.