Kolukattai Recipe | Kara Pidi Kolukattai Recipe | Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (2024)

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Kolukattai Recipe | Kara Pidi Kolukattai Recipe | Upma Kozhukattai Recipe with Step wise pictures. Delicious soft kolukattai recipe made using raw rice. It is so easy to make and so delicious to eat. Perfect for breakfast too.

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1.About Upma Kozhukattai | Kara Pidi Kozhukattai

2.📖 Recipe Card

3.Kara Pidi Kozhukattai Recipe | Upma Kozhukattai Recipe

4.Kara Pidi Kozhkattai Using Raw Rice

5.Kara Pidi Kozhukattai Recipe Using Rice Rava

Kolukattai Recipe | Kara Pidi Kolukattai

Kolukattai Recipe | Kara Pidi Kolukattai Recipe - Upma Kozhukattai Recipe with Step wise pictures. Delicious soft kolukattai recipe made using raw rice. It is so easy to make and so delicious to eat. Perfect for breakfast too.

This has become one of my favorite kolukattai, it was so soft in texture and i loved the taste of that too. I am a big fan of steamed dumplings, i have quite a few recipe here in my blog too. You can check out all of them here. This recipe was on my mind ever since i maderice flour at home,It is super easy to make and taste so yummy.

About Upma Kozhukattai | Kara Pidi Kozhukattai

Upma, uppumavu, or uppittu is a breakfast dish from the Indian subcontinent that is most common in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, TamilNadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtrian, and Sri Lankan Tamil. It is made from dry-roasted semolina or coarse rice flour. Arisi Upma is a traditional and simple breakfast or evening tiffin. Its
a common breakfast in most Tamil Brahmin households. Arisi Upma is made with raw rice, toor dal, pepper, and seasoning ingredients. Rice and dal are pounded to a rava-like coarse powder with peppercorns first.

Kozhukkattai, also known as kozhukatta, is a popular South Indian dumpling made from rice flour and filled with grated coconut, jaggery, or chakkavaratti. Kozhukattai, while typically sweet, can occasionally be stuffed with a savoury filling. Kerala Christians prepare it on the Saturday before Palm Sunday, hence the name
Kozhukatta Saturday. Modak is a similar dish that is prepared in other parts of India. This is a popular dish for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

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Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you.

Ingredients for Upma Kozhukattai Recipe

Rice Rava / Arisi Rava / Broken Rice :
Rice rava is simply coarsely ground rice or rice semolina. Because rice semolina is gluten free, it is beneficial to those who are gluten intolerant. It contains a lot of carbohydrates and thus a lot of energy. Rice semolina increases your intake of B-complex vitamins, particularly folate and thiamine.

Urad dal :

When cooked, urad has an earthy flavour and an unusual mucousy texture.

Dry Red Chilli :
Dry red chilli is a condiment that enhances the flavour and colour of food. It contains medicinal and hom*oeopathic properties. We provide red chillies that are uniform in shape and size. It is mostly used to season foods. The chillies have a strong flavour.

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Delicious soft kozhukattai recipe made using raw rice. It is so easy to make and so delicious to eat. Perfect for breakfast too.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Aarthi

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Raw Rice
  • ½ cup Coconut
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Urad dal
  • ¼ tsp Asafoetida
  • a sprig Curry leaves a sprig
  • 2 Green Chillies chopped finely
  • Water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Take raw rice in a blender and powder it coarsely.

  • Heat oil in a pan, add in mustard seeds, urad dal and let it sizzle. Add in curry leaves, asafoetida and green chillies. Mix well.

  • Add in water and bring it to a boil.

  • Add in salt and coconut and mix well.

  • Add in rice rava and mix well. Cover and cook for 15 mins.

  • Shape it into balls and steam for 10 mins.

  • Serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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Kara Pidi Kozhkattai Using Raw Rice

1)Take Raw Rice in a blender and powder coarsely.

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3)Now rice is powdered

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4)Heat oil in a pan, add in mustard and urad dal

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5)Add in some asafoetida

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6)Let it brown

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7)Add in curry leaves and green chillies

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8)Fry them for a min

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9)Add in water

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10)Add salt

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11)Now add in coconut

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12)Mix well and bring everything to a boil

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13)Add powdered rice

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14)Mix well

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15)Simmer the flame and cook everything for 10 to 15 mins

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16)Now it is done

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17)Shape it into dumplings and steam for 10 mins

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18)Serve

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Kara Pidi Kozhukattai Recipe Using Rice Rava

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This has become one of my favorite kozhukattai, it was so soft in texture and i loved the taste of that too. I am a big fan of steamed dumplings, i have quite a few recipe here in my blog too. You can check out all of them here.

This recipe was on my mind ever since i made rice flour at home, That is because i got some rava like rice while i sieved the rice flour. I transferred that in an air tight container and store it in fridge to make kozhukattai with it. And couple of days back i made it too. It was delicious.

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Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : 20 mins
Serves : 3 to 4

Ingredients for Kara Pidi Kozhukattai

  • Oil - 1 tblspn
  • Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - 1 tsp
  • Urad dal / Ulundu Paruppu - 1 tsp
  • Raw Peanuts - 1 tblspn
  • Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi - ¼ tsp
  • Curry leaves - 1 sprig
  • Dry Red Chilli - 2 chopped finely
  • Ginger - 2 tsp grated
  • Coconut - ¼ cup grated
  • Rice Rava / Arisi Rava / Broken Rice - 1.5 cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander Leaves - 3 tblspn finely chopped
  • Water - 3 cup

How to make Rice Rava

  1. Take 1.5 cup of ponni rice, you can use any rice which you cook. Soak it for 1 hour, drain it and spread it on a clean cloth under the sun for 3 to 4 hours till it is dry.
  2. Now take the rice in a blender and blend them for few mins, sieve it.
  3. You will get fine powder while you sieve, that is rice powder. You will get rava like mix on the sieve, that is rice rava.
  4. Store that in an air tight container in fridge.

How to Make Kara Pidi Kozhukattai

  1. Heat oil in a kadai. In goes mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, asafoetida, peanuts, dry red chilli and saute for a min.
  2. Add in grated ginger and saute for 30 sec.
  3. Add in water, salt, coconut and bring it to boil.
  4. Simmer and add in rice rava(recipe below), keep mixing till it leaves the sides and come as a mass.
  5. Remove it to a bowl and let it cool down.
  6. Now make it into kozhukattai shape and place it in a steamer plate and steam for 10 mins.
  7. Remove it and let it cool to handle.
  8. Serve with chutney.

Kara Pidi Kozhukattai Step by Step

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Take all your ingredients
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This is your rice rava (recipe above)
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Heat oil in a kadai
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Add in seasoning ingredients
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Add in peanuts
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dry red chilli
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grated ginger
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pour in water
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add in salt
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give a good mix
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add in coconut
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and some chopped coriander leaves
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Bring it to a boil
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simmer and add in rice rava
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keep mixing
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it will get thick
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It will leave the sides and get thick
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remove it to a bowl and let it cool down
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shape into small kozhukattai
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place it in a oiled steamer plate
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steam it

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  1. Mahalakshmi Shankar

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    What is the serving size mentioned here...it will easy to decide the quantity of rice rava to be taken...

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  2. Ida

    Kolukattai Recipe | Kara Pidi Kolukattai Recipe | Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (56)
    Great recipe, thanks 😊

    Reply

  3. Akhila vinod

    We need to soak rice and then grind. If need soaking, how much hours to soak

    Reply

    • Aarthi

      soak for atleast 3 hours

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Why is Kozhukattai made? ›

In Tamil Nadu, the dish is traditionally associated with the Hindu God Ganesha and is prepared as an offering (naivedhya) on the occasion of Vinayaka Chathurthi. In Kerala, it is popularly associated with Oshana Sunday celebrations of Saint Thomas Christians. It is also eaten as an evening snack with tea or coffee.

What is the difference between Modak and Kozhukattai? ›

The method and process of making the Kozhukattai is also similar as that of this typical modak. However, the one thing that makes the Kozhukattai (or Kolukattai) recipe distinct than its counterpart is the stuffing. The basic stuffing mixture for both is the same, that is, fresh coconut and jaggery.

What is the nutrition of Kozhukattai? ›

Wheat flour kozhukattai
  • Serving Size1 Small Piece (30 g)
  • Calories33.4 kcal.
  • Carbs5.3 g.
  • Fiber1.3 g.
  • Sugar0.7 g.
  • Protein1.1 g.
  • Fat0.9 g.
  • Saturated fat0.1 g.

What is the meaning of Kolukattai? ›

கொழுக்கட்டை (kolukkattai) - Meaning in English

Kozhukatta, Kozhukkattai or Kudumu is a popular South Indian dumpling made from rice flour, with a filling of grated coconut, jaggery, or chakkavaratti. Kozhukatta, although usually sweet, can sometimes be stuffed with a savory filling.

What do we call Puttu in English? ›

Puttu or steamed rice cake is a typically dish of Kerala. This is a typically breakfast preparation, served on banana leaf , along with vegetarian or non-vegetarian curry.

What is the other name of Kozhukatta? ›

Kuzhakattai is also known by various other names across different regions of South India. In Tamil Nadu, it is called "modakam" or "modak", while in Kerala, it is known as "kollukkattai". The dish is also popular in other parts of India, with variations such as "ukadiche modak" in Maharashtra and "kadubu" in Karnataka.

How many calories are in Kolukattai? ›

Nutrition Facts ( Per 100g );

Calories 1865, Sodium 3123 mg, Total Fat 108 g, Potassium 3313 mg, Saturated 39 g, Total Carbs 134 g, Polyunsaturated 2 g, Dietary Fiber 20 g, Monounsaturated 13 g, Sugars 19 g, Protein 78 g, Cholesterol 287 mg, Vitamin A 27%, Calcium 55%, Vitamin C 264%, Iron 49%.

What are the medical benefits of idli? ›

Good for the Digestive System

Though idli sambar is a filling food, it's not heavy, greasy, or oily. Its light composition and the batter fermentation process make it easy to digest. The bacteria and yeast involved in the fermentation process are healthy for your body's digestive tracts.

Are coconuts good for you? ›

In particular, coconut is rich in antioxidants, has powerful antibacterial properties, and may support better blood sugar control. However, coconut is very high in fat and calories, so be sure to moderate your intake if you are trying to lose weight or need to follow a low fat diet.

What is the benefit of Indian idli? ›

Weight Loss: Idli is a light puffy dish that is low in calories, and hence good for weight loss. As it is high in protein and fibre, it helps to keep the stomach full for a longer time and lower the mid-meal cravings. Rich in Fiber and Iron: Ildis are rich in fiber content making it easy for digestion.

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