kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

This one rice variety has such a value that it can’t be treated carelessly with a mountain of benefits. Its rich in fibre,iron,protein and phyto nutrients its anti diabetic and the list goes limitless. Wonder why its called as forbidden rice its because in china where it was originated the kings only were served with this black rice and other common people were forbidden to take this rice. Rice came into use in the chettinad cuisine by the traders from those days as a value of exchange of products they brought us this valuable black rice.The texture when cooked makes it unique from all other rice varieties. I love the way it turns from black to purple colour when its cooked. kavuni arisi kozhukattai

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

will be something healthy and different for vinayahar chathurthi and definitely tasty. Its very easy to make but you have to soak the rice nicely so that it cooks well. I have added more coconut because I like the taste but you can reduce it. After soaking when you spread the rice

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

it should become completely dry so that we can grind it nicely. Do try this kavuni arisi kozhukattai for this vinegar chathurthi and enjoy.

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kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

 

INGREDIENTS:

Karuppu kavuni arisi /black rice – 1 cup
Jaggery /vellam – 3/4 cup powdered
Cardamom powder – 11/2 tsp
Ghee – 1 tbsp
Grated fresh coconut – 1 cup

METHOD:

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattaikavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattaikavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

1.Wash and soak black rice for 4 to 6 hours then drain the water.
2.Spread a cotton towel and spread the rice evenly and let it dry without any wetness for a while.
3.When dry take it in a mixer jar grind it to a powder in batches.

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattaikavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattaikavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai
4.Grind it to the maximum but still you will end up it as a slightly coarse mixture but its ok.
5.Measure 11/2 cups of flour alone and take it a bowl.
6.In-between take powdered jaggery in a pan add water say 1/4 cup and bring to boil when its dissolved filter.

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattaikavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattaikavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattaikavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai
7.To the rice powder add grated coconut and cardamom powder.
8.Add jaggery water to the rice and mix it thoroughly.
9.Mix every thing well add ghee and stir.
10.Now make shapes like pidi kozhukattai.

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattaikavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai
11.Keep a idli steamer with water place these kozhukattai’s and steam for 10 minutes or till done.
12.Take out and its ready to be served.

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack, sweet
Cuisine Indian, SouthIndian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Karuppu kavuni arisi /black rice - 1 cup

  • Jaggery /vellam - 3/4 cup powdered

  • Cardamom powder - 11/2 tsp
  • Ghee - 1 tbsp

  • Grated fresh coconut - 1 cup

Instructions
 

  • Wash and soak black rice for 4 to 6 hours then drain the water.
    2.Spread a cotton towel and spread the rice evenly and let it dry without any wetness for a while.
    3.When dry take it in a mixer jar grind it to a powder in batches.
    4.Grind it to the maximum but still you will end up it as a slightly coarse mixture but its ok.
    5.Measure 11/2 cups of flour alone and take it a bowl.
    6.In-between take powdered jaggery in a pan add water say 1/4 cup and bring to boil when its dissolved filter.
    7.To the rice powder add grated coconut and cardamom powder.
    8.Add jaggery water to the rice and mix it thoroughly.
    9.Mix every thing well add ghee and stir.
    10.Now make shapes like didi kozhukattai.
    11.Keep a idli steamer with water place these kozhukattai’s and steam for 10 minutes or till done.
    12.Take out and ready to be served.
    kavuni arisi kozhukattai /black rice pidi kolukattai

Notes

  • Rice should be soaked for long so that it cooks well and quickly.
  • Instead of jaggery you can use any kind of sugar.
  • Sweetness can be increased or decreased according to your need.
  • I have added more coconut but you can reduce the amount.
 
Keyword blackrice, dessert,sweet, dumpling, festive, kavuniarisi, kidssnack

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