Inipu Kozhukattai is a traditional south Indian delicacy prepared in both sweet and savory versions. There was a stage when my son started preferring foods which he can hold and eat. Paniyaram was my instant saver on many days. One day I prepared Savory pidi Kozhukattai for us and he liked. Knowing the fact he loves sweets and to include banana into his diet, generally I prepare sweet inipu Kozhukattai with jaggery and banana.
Kozhukattai recipe collection
Ingredients:
Rice Flour - 1 cup Banana - 1 cup puree from two banana Jaggery - 1/4 cup Water - 1 cup Cardamom powder - 1/8 tsp Salt - pinch Oil/ Ghee - to grease Method:
Soak jaggery in luke warm water for 20 minutes (Time depends on the size of the cut jaggery). Strain to remove impurities In heavy bottomed pan add the jaggery syrup and cardamom powder and bring it boil. Add the banana puree and cook for 2 minutes
Add rice flour and salt to the jaggery syrup - banana puree and mix well to avoid lumps. Cook til the dough separates from the pan and forms a mass
Keep it aside till you can handle the dough. Cover it with a damp cloth Grease the hand with little water, take a small portion of Kozhukattai and make it into cylindrical shape Grease the idli mould with little oil. Steam kozhukattai in idli stand or pressure cooker for 8 to 10 minutes.
