AMMINI KOZHUKATTAI

        

       There are many ways of preparing this Kozhukattai. You can also use the Ulundhu pooranam (stuffing) for making this Kozhukattai. This is a tasty evening snack.

INGREDIENTS 

RICE FLOUR	1 Cup
COCONUT	2 Tbsp
IDLY MILAGAI PODI	2 Tsp
MUSTARD SEEDS,URAD DHAL	¼ Tsp
CHANNA DHAL	¼ Tsp
WATER	1 ¼ Cup
SALT	To Taste
OIL	1 Tsp

STEP BY STEP PICTURES

Boil water by adding salt,oil.

Take the rice flour in a wide bowl.

Add water little by little to the rice flour.

Mix together to form a smooth consistency.Add little oil on the outer surface of the dough to avoid dryness. Keep covered with moist cloth.

Grease your hands with little oil and make small balls & place it in the greased idly plate.

Stem it in Idly pot for 8 - 10 mins. If you steam more than 10 mins, Kozhukattai will become rubbery.

In a Kadai heat oil & add Mustard seeds,Urad dhal,Channa dhal.

Remove the kozhukattai from the idly plates. (You can see a shiny glow on your kozhukattai).

Add the Kozhukattai,Idly Milagai Podi,Salt (if needed).

Sprinkle the coconut & mix well.

Transfer to serving bowl.

NOTES

You can use red chilly powder instead of Idly milagi podi.

DRUM STICK PORICHA KULAMBU

      During my childhood days, I never eat the seeds of the Drum stick because when I was in my primary classes, my class teacher told from seeds we get plants,then trees. It got into my mind and I thought if we eat the seeds of Drum stick then tree will grow in my stomach. So I started to remove the seeds while eating.It took time for me to understand the truth.

INGREDIENTS

DRUM STICK	1
MOONG DHAL	¼  Cup
COCONUT	½ Cup
RICE FLOUR	¼ Tsp
SAMBAR POWDER	1 Tsp
TURMERIC POWDER	¼ Tsp
ONION	1
MUSTARD SEEDS	¼ Tsp
URAD DHAL	¼ Tsp
JEERA	¼ Tsp
ASAFOETIDA	A Pinch
SALT	To Taste
OIL	2 Tsp

STEP BY STEP PICTURES

Cut the Drum stick into desired shape. In a mixie jar add Coconut.Rice flour & grind it to a smooth paste by adding little water.

Cook the Moong dhal until it is soft.

Now add the drum stick pieces.

After the drum stick is cooked add Sambar Powder,Turmeric Powder,Salt.

Allow it to boil until the raw smell leaves out.

Pour the coconut mixture .

In a Kadai heat oil & add Mustard seeds.Urad dhal, Jeera, Asafoetida,Onions. Fry the onions until it turns golden brown.

Pour the tempered onions .

Mix it well.

Serve with hot rice.

SWEET CORN SOUP

    I am not fond of soups. My mom used to prepare Tomato soup,Cauliflower soup only. When I saw this soup in Rak's kitchen ,it immediately tempted me because I love Sweet Corn.

INGREDIENTS

SWEET CORN	1 Cup
MILK	½ Cup
CORN FLOUR	1 Tsp
PEPPER POWDER,SALT	As Needed
SUGAR	½ Tsp

STEP BY STEP PICTURES

Pressure cook the corn (I used frozen corn) by adding sugar .

Drain  & reserve the water . Reserve some corns for garnishing.

In a mixie jar grind the sweet corn .Use the reserved water for grinding. Strain it to remove the skin.

This step is optional.

Mix little water in the corn flour .Make sure no lumps is formed.

Add milk & bring it to boil. Boil for 5 mins.

Now add corn flour .Boil until it is thick.

Transfer to a bowl & add salt,pepper powder.

Now add the reserved corn kernels.

Mix well. you can granish with corainder leaves.