Description

🌸 Tender Coconut Milk Rice Balls – Sweet Tamil Delight (Paal Kozhukattai Twist)

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🌿 Ingredients

For the Rice Balls:

• 1 cup rice flour (idiyappam flour preferred)

• 1 cup water

• 1 tsp ghee

• A pinch of salt

For Coconut Milk Base:

• 1½ cups thin coconut milk

• ¾ cup thick coconut milk

• ½ cup jaggery (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp cardamom powder

• 1 tsp rice flour (mixed with 2 tbsp water – optional, for thickness)

Optional Toppings:

• 1 tsp roasted sesame seeds or chopped cashews in ghee

• Few fresh coconut bits

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🍯 Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

1. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water, ghee, and a pinch of salt to a gentle boil

2. Reduce the flame and stir in the rice flour quickly.

3. Mix well until it forms a soft dough. Let it cool slightly.

2. Make the Kozhukattai:

1. Grease your palms and roll small marble-sized balls from the dough.

2. Keep the balls covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

3. Cook the Kozhukattai:

1. Heat 1½ cups of thin coconut milk in a pan and bring it to a gentle simmer.

2. Gently drop the rice balls in. Cook on low heat for 10–12 minutes or until they turn slightly translucent and float.

4. Sweeten the Mix:

1. Add jaggery and cardamom powder. Mix until the jaggery dissolves.

2. Stir in ¾ cup thick coconut milk and simmer for 2 minutes. Do not boil after adding thick coconut milk.

3. If needed, add a slurry of rice flour and water to thicken slightly.

5. Garnish and Serve:

1. Garnish with roasted sesame seeds or cashews.

2. Serve warm or chilled — both taste heavenly!