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    Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe

    August 11, 2022 By Aarthi 4 Comments

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    Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe with step by step pictures. Ammini kozhukattai is tiny mini kozhukattai which is steamed and tossed in seasoning. Sometimes it is made spicy with a spicy powder tossed all over. You can make it into sweet ammini kozhukattai as well. It is also called as mani kozhukattai. In this blog post, i have shared three version of making ammini kozhukattai.

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    1. About Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe
    2. Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe | Mani Kozhukattai Recipe | Mini Kozhukattai Recipe
    3. How to Make Kozhukattai Maavu (Pictures)
    4. How to Shape Ammini Kozhukattai
    5. Version 1: Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe
    6. Version 2: Kara Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe
    7. Version 3: Ammini Kozhukattai using Red Rice
    8. Tips & Tricks
    9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe

    This is my third recipe using the ammini kozhukattai, i have already shared sweet ammini kozhukattai and spicy ammini kozhukattai. This one is the traditional way of making that. Normally tempering with the spices and tossed in grated coconut, frankly speaking this one is my all time favourite.

    About Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe

    Ammini Kozhukattai, also known as Mini Kozhukattai or Mani Kozhukattai, is a light and healthy snack made from rice flour.

    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.

    Ingredients for Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe

    Rice Flour / Arisi Mavu:
    Rice flour is a type of flour that is made from finely ground rice. It differs from rice starch, which is typically made by steeping rice in lye. Rice flour is a popular wheat flour substitute.

    Fresh Coconut :
    Fresh coconut meat tastes tropical, nutty, and slightly sweet. It has a strong flavour, particularly when dried. When coconut is roasted, it takes on a woodier flavour with hints of vanilla. Fruit, water, and milk are all popular and highly valued for their fresh, sweet, and refreshing qualities.

    Mustard Seeds :
    They are used as a seasoning rather than a base flavour in many Indian dishes, and they really perk up a lentil or rice dish when fried in a little oil with curry leaves . As a result, mustard seeds are excellent for adding flavour without adding fat to your diet.

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    Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe | Mani Kozhukattai Recipe | Mini Kozhukattai Recipe

    Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe with step by step pictures. Ammini kozhukattai is tiny mini kozhukattai which is steamed and tossed in seasoning. Sometimes it is made spicy with a spicy powder tossed all over. You can make it into sweet ammini kozhukattai as well. It is also called as mani kozhukattai. In this blog post, i have shared three version of making ammini kozhukattai.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian, South Indian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 202 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • For Dough:
    • 1 cup Rice Flour
    • ½ cup Fresh Coconut grated
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • 1¾ cup Water
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • For Tempering:
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1 tbsp Urad dal
    • 2 Dry Red Chilli broken into small pieces
    • 1 sprig Curry leaves
    • ½ cup Fresh Coconut grated

    Instructions
     

    • Bring water to a boil in a sauce pan. When it starts to boil, take it off the heat and add in salt and oil. Add in rice flour and mix well. It will get thick. Now cover it and let it cool down.
    • Once it is cooled, add in some grated coconut and make small balls out of it. Place the balls in a oiled steaming plate and place it in steam and steam cook for 7 to 8 mins. Remove it and allow it to cool down.
    • Heat oil in a kadai. Add in all tempering items except coconut,saute it for a min,
    • Add in kozhukattai and some salt. Mix well.
    • Add in grated coconut and toss well.
    • Serve.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV_lTv2108E
    Nutrition Facts
    Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe | Mani Kozhukattai Recipe | Mini Kozhukattai Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 servings)
    Calories 202 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Trans Fat 0.02g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Sodium 201mg9%
    Potassium 120mg3%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 156IU3%
    Vitamin C 29mg35%
    Calcium 13mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    How to Make Kozhukattai Maavu (Pictures)

    • Bring water to a boil in a sauce pan.
    • When it starts to boil, take it off the heat and add in salt and oil.
    • Add in rice flour and mix well. It will get thick.
    • Now cover it and let it cool down.
    • Once it is cooled, add in coconut and make small balls out of it.
    • Place the balls in an oiled steaming plate and place it in steam and steam cook for 7 to 8 mins.
    • Remove it and allow it to cool down.
     
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    Take all your ingredients for dough

     

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    Boil water in a pot

     

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    let it come to a rolling boil

     

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    take it off stove, add in salt

     

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    some oil

     

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    add in rice flour

     

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    mix well

     

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    it has absorbed all the water

     

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    cover it and let it cool

     

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    now take the dough in a bowl

     

    How to Shape Ammini Kozhukattai

    • Once the kozhukattai maavu is cooled, add in coconut and make small balls out of it.
    • Place the balls in an oiled steaming plate and place it in steam and steam cook for 7 to 8 mins.
    • Remove it and allow it to cool down.
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    add in coconut

     

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    make it into a soft dough

     

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    take small portion

     

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    roll it into a ball

     

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    all rolled
     
     
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    place these balls in a steamer plate

     

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    place it in steamer pot

     

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    cover and cook

     

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    all cooked

    Version 1: Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe


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    Heat oil in a pan

     

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    add in mustard, urad dal, dry red chillies and curry leaves

     

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    saute till they turn golden

     

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    add in the kozhukattai

     

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    add in a pinch of salt

     

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    Mix well

     

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    Add in some grated coconut

     

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    toss once

     

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    serve
     
     
     
     

    Version 2: Kara Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe

    This version of mani kozhukattai is made with regular rice flour. You can use store bought rice flour. I used rice puttu flour. Spice powder is tossed in mini kozhukattai and is a spicy verison.

     
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    Preparation Time : 10 mins

    Resting Time : 30 mins

    Cooking Time : 15 mins

    Serves : 3 to 4

    Ingredients for Kara Ammini Kozhukattai

     
    For Spice Powder:
     
    • Oil - 1 tsp
    • Chana Dal / Kadalai Paruppu - 1 tblspn
    • Urad dal / Ulundu Paruppu - 1 tblspn
    • Dry Red Chilli - 3
    • Kashmiri Red Chilli - 2
    • Whole Pepper - ½ tsp
    • Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - ½ tsp
    • Fresh Coconut - ½ cup grated
    For Seasoning:
     
    • Oil - 1 tsp
    • Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - 1 tsp
    • Urad dal / Ulundu Paruppu - 1 tsp
    • Curry Leaves a sprig

    How to Make Kara Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe

    • Prepare Ammini Kozhukattai as usual.
    • Make the spice powder. Take all the spice powder in a kadai along with oil. Roast till golden. Now add in coconut and toss well in the spices. Once it turn light golden. Take this in a blender and make it into a fine powder.
    • Heat oil in the kadai. Add in the tempering spices and saute it for a min.
    • Add in steamed kozhukattai and toss well.
    • Add in the spice powder and mix well.
    • Serve.

    Check out this Video for Kara Ammini Kozhukattai

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNyRVwNbWII

     

     

    Kara Ammini Kozhukattai Step by Step pictures

     
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    now take your other ingredients

     

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    Ingredients for spice powder

     

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    Take them in a kadai with 1 tsp of oil

     

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    start roasting

     

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    roast till golden

     

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    add in grated coconut

     

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    saute till golden

     

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    add some salt

     

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    mix well

     

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    take it in a blender

     

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    powder it finely

     

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    heat oil in a kadai

     

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    add in mustard, urad dal & curry leaves

     

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    saute for a min

     

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    add in the cooked balls

     

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    toss well

     

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    add in spice powder

     

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    give a quick toss

     

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    serve
     
     

    Version 3: Ammini Kozhukattai using Red Rice

    This version of mani kozhukattai is made with red rice. You can use store bought red rice flour. I used red rice puttu flour. It is a healthy alternative to regular rice flour. 

     
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    Preparation Time : 10 mins

    Cooking Time : 15 mins

    Serves : 2 to 3

    Ingredients for Red Rice Ammini Kozhukattai

    • Roasted Red Rice Flour - 1 cup ( I used puttu flour)
    • Salt - 1 tsp 
    • Water - 1.5 cup
    • Oil - 1 tblspn
    • Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - 1 tsp
    • Urad Dal / Ulundu Paruppu - 1 tsp
    • Dried Red Chillies - 2 cut into small pieces
    • Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi a pinch
    • Curry leaves a sprig
    • Coriander Leaves a handful finely chopped
     

    How to Make Red Rice Ammini Kozhukattai

    • Heat oil in a pan, add in all seasoning ingredients and let them sizzle. Add in coriander leaves and give a quick toss.
    • Now add in water and salt. Bring it to a boil.
    • Once it boils add in the rice flour and mix well. Cook till it comes together as a mass.
    • Cool it slightly, take small portion and roll it into smooth ball.
    • Arrange it in an oiled steamer plate and steam for 7 to 8 mins. Remove and serve.
     
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    Take all your ingredients..I used roasted red rice puttu mavu..Store bought
     

     

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    Heat oil in a pan, add in all seasoning ingredients..
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    let them sizzle
     

     

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    add in lots of chopped coriander leaves
     

     

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    give one stir
     

     

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    add in water
     

     

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    mix well
     

     

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    season with salt
     

     

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    bring it to a boil
     

     

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    add in rice flour
     

     

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    mix well
     

     

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    now the dough is all done..cool it little
     

     

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    take a small portion
     

     

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    roll it into a smooth ball
     

     

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    all done..put it in a oiled steamer plate
     

     

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    place it in a idli steamer and steam
     

     

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    now it is done
     

     

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    serve
     
     

    Tips & Tricks

    • You can use homemade rice flour or store bought rice flour for making kozhukattai.
    • Make sure you shape kozhukattai really tiny so it serves the purpose.
    • Kozhukattai can be steamed in bulk and used in making different version of mani kozhukattai.
    • The spice powder for kara ammini kozhukattai can be made in advance and stored in fridge.
    • Pepper powder can be added in this kozhukattai for a spicy note.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    1)What is Red Rice?

    Red rice is a variety of rice that is colored red by its anthocyanin content. It is usually eaten unpolished or partially polished, and has a red bran layer, rather than the more common pale brown. Red rice has a nutty flavor. Red rice flour is a wholesome addition to your diet that is milled from premium quality red raw rice.

    2)Is Red Rice flour good for Making Kozhukattai?

    Red rice flour is a wholesome addition to your diet that is milled from premium quality red raw rice. The organic staple contains antioxidants, is high in Vitamin B6, is high in fibre, and aids in the control of high cholesterol, blood sugar levels, obesity, asthma, and the risk of heart disease.

    3)What is Ammini Kozhukattai?

    Ammini Kozhukattai, also known as Mini Kozhukattai or Mani Kozhukattai, is a light and healthy snack made from rice flour.

    If you have any questions not covered in this post and if you need help, leave me a comment or mail me @[email protected] and I’ll help as soon as I can.

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