Aval Kozhukattai is a savory dumpling made using poha, tempered spices, herbs and coconut. Aval Kozhukattai is simple and quick and can be made for breakfast or snack time. Learn How to make Aval Kozhukattai with step by step pictures.
Looking for a easy guilt free snack ideas? then this is just right for you. Aval / Poha Kozhukattai is one of the easiest quickest snack that can be made in a jiffy. This is a short version to this upma pidi kozhukattai recipe. Do try and enjoy!
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About Aval Kozhukattai
‘Aval’ means poha or flattened rice flakes and kozhukattai is dumplings. This poha or aval kozhukattai is easy to make, tastes delicious and healthy too. I make this often for back from school snack time as it is filling for the little tummies until dinner time.
Kozhukattai is always my favorite either sweet or savory love to munch it anytime. At times I make this aval pidi kozhukattai even for breakfast, it is quite filling too. Now lets get on straight to the recipe.
Aval Kozhukattai Ingredients
- Aval – You can choose to use either thick or thin aval.
- Coconut – Grated coconut is added for flavor and taste.
- Tempering – A tempering is made with oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and green chilies.
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How to make Aval Kozhukattai Step by Step
1.Grind poha to a coarse mixture, just use the pulse option in mixer, Set aside. Heat oil in a pan – add the items listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter then add water and let it boil.
2.Once it starts boiling vigorously add poha mixture, add required salt. Cook till water is fully absorbed and the mixture will come together. Then add coconut , give a quick stir and switch off.
3.Let the mixture cool down for few minutes. Then shape them as shown below. Mean while grease the idli plates and keep it ready. After shaping all your kozhukattais ready carefully transfer them to idli plates and steam it for 5mins.
Serve it hot with any spicy chutney of your choice!
Expert Tips
- You can use coconut oil for tempering which gives a great flavor.
- If you prefer you can add onion too.
- There should be little moisture in the mixture only then shaping will be easy and it will hold together.
Serving and Storage
Aval Kozhukattai serves great with a cup of coffee or tea.
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Aval Kozhukattai Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick aval / poha
- 2 tablespoon coconut grated
- 3/4 cup water
To Temper:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon urad dal
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 green chili
Instructions
- Grind poha to a coarse mixture, just use the pulse option in mixer, Set aside. Heat oil in a pan – add the items listed under ‘to temper’ let it splutter then add water and let it boil.
- Once it starts boiling vigorously add poha mixture, add required salt. Cook till water is fully absorbed and the mixture will come together. Then add coconut , give a quick stir and switch off.
- Let the mixture cool down for few minutes. Then shape them as shown below. Mean while grease the idli plates and keep it ready. After shaping all your kozhukattais ready carefully transfer them to idli plates and steam it for 5mins.
- Serve it hot with any spicy chutney of your choice!
Notes
- You can use coconut oil for tempering which gives a great flavor.
- If you prefer you can add onion too.
- There should be little moisture in the mixture only then shaping will be easy and it will hold together.
Aarthi
yummy kolukatai
Unknown
Ha, good one! I think it will taste similar to the pidikozhukattai made with rice.
Star
Thank you so much for this dish.
Even i am looking for a good snack like this. What chutney would be great with this?
Veena Theagarajan
healthy one. I love poha
deep krishna
definitely gonna try..Thanks Sharmi…:-)
BAGIRATHI DEVI
It's tempting.u gave new idea thank u so much
Santhi Devi
Thank u very much for a quick and easy evening snacks for kids.
kavitha senthil
Quite an easy snack, thanks for the recipe..
JEYASHRI SURESH
Very recently i came to know about this aval kozhukkati recipe from a friend's mom. Looks tempting and a guilt free tiffin too
Meena srinivas
Thank you for such a good dish. I tried, it came out very well & too tasty. Better than Arisi uppa kozhukkattai. Very easy version & step by step, you explained clearly. All the above the pictures are mouth watering….. One doubt can we do this with Oats… did you tried?
Usha Ramaswamy
Can we store this in fridge and reheat next day? Will it keep good
Sharmilee J
Yes it will stay good. Steam it for 3 minutes and it will become soft again.