Paal Kozhukattai Recipe

Paal Kozhukattai is a traditional South Indian dessert made with soft homemade rice flour dough balls simmered in a sweetened coconut milk sauce. It's simple, delicious, comforting and perfect for Indian festivals like Ganesh Chaturti or special occasions.

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian, South Indian

Keyword: easy indian desserts, Ganesh Chaturthi Prasadam, paal kozhukattai recipe, South Indian Food

Servings:

Calories: 293kcal

Author: Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

Ingredients

For the Rice Balls

½ Cup Rice Flour
¼ Cup Milk
¾ Cup Water
3 Teaspoon Ghee
A Pinch of Salt

For the Sauce

¾ Cup + 2 Tablespoons Coconut Milk
½ Cup Jaggery
1 Cup Water
¼ Teaspoon Cardamom Powder

Instructions

To make the rice flour dough, add the rice flour, milk, water and a pinch of salt to a non-stick pan. Mix well to make sure there are no lumps.
Add a teaspoon of ghee and place the pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes together and forms a soft dough.
Turn off the heat and let the dough cool until it is warm enough to handle.
Add 2 teaspoons of ghee to the warm dough. Grease your hands and knead the dough until it becomes smooth.
Keep the dough covered while you shape the rice balls. This prevents it from drying out.
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each small portion between your palms to prepare smooth and round balls.
Keep them covered to prevent them from drying.
Add the jaggery and ¼ cup of water to a vessel. Heat until the jaggery dissolves completely. Strain the jaggery water to remove any impurities.
Combine ¾ cup of water and dissolved jaggery in a pan and bring everything to a boil.
Once the jaggery water is boiling, slowly add the prepared rice balls to the pan.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook over a medium flame for 5 minutes or until the rice balls float to the surface.
Remove the lid and add the cardamom powder. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add the coconut milk. Mix gently to combine.
Serve Paal Kozhukattai warm or let it cool and serve chilled.

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Notes

Use fresh and high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Always use fine rice flour. It gives the rice balls a smoother and softer texture.
Keep stirring while cooking the rice flour dough so that it cooks evenly and does not form lumps.
Rice flour dough can dry out quickly. Make sure you keep it covered while shaping the rice balls.
Make sure you turn off the heat before adding the coconut milk. Boiling can affect its texture.

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