Follow these steps for perfect results
Rice
soaked
Jaggery
grated
Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
pounded
Poha (Flattened Rice)
Fresh coconut
grated
Soak rice in water for 1 hour.
Drain the soaked rice.
Grind rice, flattened rice (poha), and coconut to a smooth mixture, adding 2 tbsp of water if needed.
Refrigerate the rice mixture.
Heat a saucepan, add grated coconut, jaggery, and 2 tbsp water.
Pound cardamom and add to the coconut-jaggery mixture.
Allow jaggery to melt and thicken.
Heat a steamer with water on low flame.
Cut butter paper into 10 cm squares.
Take rice mixture, flatten into thick rounds on the butter paper.
Spoon sweet stuffing on one end of the flattened rice mixture.
Fold the butter paper over and close the dumpling into a semi-circle.
Fold the butter paper sides and optionally tie with thread.
Place the folded dumplings into the steamer.
Repeat for remaining mixture.
Steam until cooked.
Serve hot with Solkadhi and Kadgi Chakko.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the rice is soaked well for a smooth paste.
Adjust the amount of jaggery to your preferred sweetness level.
Don't overfill the dumplings to prevent bursting during steaming.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Can be made ahead and refrigerated before steaming.
Serve warm on a plate, garnished with a sprinkle of grated coconut.
Serve warm as a dessert or snack.
Pairs well with a light curry or cooling beverage.
Enhances the coconut flavor.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A traditional Konkani sweet dish often prepared during festivals.
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