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Alli Pidi /Paal Kozhukatta



Alli Pidi/Pal Kozhukatta

Alli Pidi or is it mani puttu or paal Kozhukatta, I am not exactly sure what the name of this breakfast/snack recipe.If my grandmother(mom's mother) see this recipe she will call it a slightly different version of maniputtu. Maniputtu is actually steamed rice balls soaked in coconut milk. I feel that there is no cooking process involved in the second stage. Mani puttu in South Kerala is a totally different recipe.It is steamed thicker  string hoppers/idiyappam and coconut. ( will post that version some other time).
Now what ever be its name this recipe is worth trying. It is really quick and delicious treat and was one of my favorite after school snack. At home it was usually prepared with left over idiyappam dough and it was relished by every one. It is steamed rice balls stewed in sweetened and flavored coconut milk sauce. You can shape the dough into balls or cylindrical.

Ingredient
Roasted Rice flour ( idiyappam flour)- 1 cup
Roasted cumin powder- 1/3 tsp(optional)
Grated coconut- 1/3 cup
salt to taste
Hot water- 3/4 cup
(Between 3/4 and one cup)
ghee a few drops

Thin coconut milk- 1 1/2 cup
Thick coconut milk- 3/4 cup
Sugar- 3 Tbs
( according to your taste)
Rice flour- 1/2 tsp
Dry ginger powder- 1/3 tsp (chukku)
Cardamon- 4-5

Bring water and salt to a boil. Mix rice flour with roasted cumin powder and grated coconut ( you can also make a paste of these two ingredients and add). Pour over boiling water and mix well with a spoon and bring it together as a dough. Cover and keep aside till it is warm enough to touch knead into a dough similar to idiyappam dough. Grease hand with a little ghee and roll into small balls and steam in a idly cooker or a pressure cooker( without putting its weight or whistle). Steam for around three to four minutes. Allow it to cool down.
Heat thin coconut and add the steamed balls. Allow this to simmer in medium flame for about three minutes.Add sugar, cardamom powder and dry ginger powder and mix well. Mix 1/2 tsp of rice flour( only if necessary to thicken a bit) in thick coconut milk and allow to warm up and thicken. Enjoy when it is slightly warm.

Try this
Hope you will all enjoy.

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  1. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    looks creamy and yummy Suja :)

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  2. virunthu unna vaangaAugust 17, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    wow...awesome and inviting clicks... try to grab it...
    VIRUNTHU UNNA VAANGA

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  3. Divya AAugust 17, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Yummy my favorite looks awesome and delectable presentation :) Looks sooooo cute!!!
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  4. MélangeAugust 17, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    We prepare manipputtu the same way Suja.Or this is the 'manipputtu' for us which I have posted my beginning days of Melange...The presentation of yours makes me really drool Suja..Yummy!

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    1. Suja ManojAugust 24, 2012 at 1:16 PM

      Hey Dhyuthi,checked your maniputtu,exactly the one I was speaking of,thanks for sharing.

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  5. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    cute balls..

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  6. SwathiAugust 17, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Ithu amma undakkum, kore kalamayi undakanam ennu vicharikunnu. Adipoli. Suja. I like your recipe. sure try it.

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  7. R.PunithaAugust 17, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Hi Suja,

    Kolukkatai Looks Delicious!!!

    Perfect presentation :)

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  8. Padhu SankarAugust 17, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Looks irresistible!

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  9. divyagcpAugust 17, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Looks delicious. Nice presentation..

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  10. Santosh BangarAugust 17, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    litttle different.presentation is super

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  11. JulieAugust 17, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    super cutee balls..yummy & delicious!!

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  12. Sanoli GhoshAugust 17, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    A delish presentation Suja. Cute rice balls within coconut milk. Looks awesome!

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  13. ShobhaAugust 17, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    This is something new ..looks delicious.

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  14. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    my favorite..looks delicious.

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  15. AchuAugust 17, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    So tempting..Mouth Watering recipe!!!! Sure will make it :)

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  16. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Yum...sounds delish with sweetened coconut milk. Will definitely try this one day!
    Have a nice day!
    Anuja

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  17. Nash NordinAugust 17, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    I've never heard of this dish before, but, they kinda look like ice cream.

    Have a nice day :)

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  18. nishaAugust 17, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Loved this authentic kerala recipe

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  19. LavanyaAugust 18, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Nice recipe Suja :)
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  20. Vimitha DuraiAugust 18, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Love this anytime... tempting recipe

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  21. nayanaAugust 18, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Is the dish sweet or savoury , the addition of cumin and dry ginger powder has confused me..

    totally new dish....pics are very nice....

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    1. Suja ManojAugust 21, 2012 at 9:19 AM

      Nayana,it is sweet and add just a little ginger powder for flavor and is optional.

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  22. BeenaAugust 18, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Super dish loves it ;;; www.cookingatmayflower.blogspot.com

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  23. UnknownAugust 18, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    This is new to me. A very different dish. looks delicious Suja!

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  24. Shabitha KarthikeyanAugust 18, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    My version is different.Your version sounds interesting.Looks super creamy and yummy !!

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  25. Amina CreationsAugust 18, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    wow... kozhukatta looks delicious and creamy.. wonderful recipe..

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  26. ShabbuAugust 18, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    yummy and nice recipe...
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  27. UnknownAugust 19, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    Hi Suja,
    Do visit my blog to collect some awards :D. Congrats!!
    Anuja
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    1. Suja ManojAugust 24, 2012 at 1:15 PM

      Thanks Anuja for the awards,so sweet of you to share with me :)

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  28. dr.antonyAugust 19, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Mmmmm...looks so tempting! i thought it looked like rich ice cream!

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  29. UnknownAugust 19, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Pa; kozhukattai looks delicious...

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  30. Reshmi MaheshAugust 19, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Pal Kozhukatta Tempting aayittundu...ADipoli presentation..

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  31. Saraswathi GaneshanAugust 20, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Lovely clicks..looks creamy dear

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  32. TorviewtorontoAugust 20, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    delicious to snack looks wonderful

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  33. FaseelaAugust 22, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    my all time fav. superb

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  34. SuhainaAugust 23, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    I can have this anytime of the day,...my fav..

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