Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 tbsp

Fresh coconut

grated

2 tbsp

Jaggery

grated

1 unit

Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds

crushed

1 cup

Rice flour

1 pinch

Salt

Step 1
~3 min

Boil 1/2 cup water in a saucepan.

Step 2
~3 min

Add rice flour and a pinch of salt to the boiling water.

Step 3
~3 min

Mix continuously until the mixture combines into a dough.

Step 4
~3 min

Remove from heat.

Step 5
~3 min

While the dough is still hot, grease your hands with ghee and form small dumplings.

Step 6
~3 min

Heat an idli or dhokla steamer.

Step 7
~3 min

Steam the dumplings for about 10 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Set aside the steamed dumplings.

Step 9
~3 min

Heat a pan.

Step 10
~3 min

Add jaggery, coconut, and cardamom to the pan.

Step 11
~3 min

Melt the jaggery and combine with the coconut and cardamom.

Step 12
~3 min

Add the steamed dumplings to the sweet mixture and coat them evenly.

Step 13
~3 min

Serve the Karantaka Style Seke Undlaka/ Undlige warm.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the rice flour is well incorporated to avoid lumps.

Greasing hands with ghee prevents the dough from sticking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can prepare the dough ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as a snack or dessert.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mavinakayi Chitranna Recipe (Spiced Raw Mango Tempered Rice)
Avalakki Bisi Bele Bhat Recipe

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Karnataka, India

Cultural Significance

Traditional sweet dumpling often made during festivals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ugadi
Ganesh Chaturthi

Occasion Tags

Festival
Snack
Dessert

Popularity Score

65/100

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