Millet Kozhukattai: A Traditional South Indian Delicacy

Thick Brush Stroke by Selvi Senthil Nathan

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So what makes this recipe so special?

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Washing

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Roasting

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Let the roasted millet to cool.

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Grind

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Making Upma

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Now add millet upma rava and mix well. Cover it with a lid and let it cook for 10 minutes in low flame.

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Now make kozhukattai or balls from the millet upma. Place the kozhukattai/ balls in a steamer plate and steam for 7 to 10 minutes in low flame.

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Now our millet kozhukattai is ready to enjoy. Enjoy this south Indian delicacy hot!

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Millet Kozhukattai: A Traditional South Indian Delicacy

So what makes this recipe so special?

Health Benefits ...

Washing

Wash millets thoroughly till you get clear water. Drain it in a sieve for a while.

Roasting

Heat a wide pan and dry roast this washed millet till a nice aroma, 1 cup at a time.

Let the roasted millet to cool.

Grind

Pulse it in a mixer jar to rava texture not too fine. As millets are already smaller in size, just 1 to 2 pulses are enough. Now our millet upma rava is ready.

Making Upma

Now add millet upma rava and mix well. Cover it with a lid and let it cook for 10 minutes in low flame.

Making Upma

Now make kozhukattai or balls from the millet upma. Place the kozhukattai/ balls in a steamer plate and steam for 7 to 10 minutes in low flame.

Now our millet kozhukattai is ready to enjoy. Enjoy this south Indian delicacy hot!

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