Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Rice

soaked

0.5 cup

Jaggery

grated

2 unit

Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds

pounded

1 cup

Poha (Flattened Rice)

2 cup

Fresh coconut

grated

Step 1
~7 min

Soak rice in water for 1 hour.

Step 2
~7 min

Drain the soaked rice.

Step 3
~7 min

Grind rice, flattened rice (poha), and coconut to a smooth mixture, adding 2 tbsp of water if needed.

Step 4
~7 min

Refrigerate the rice mixture.

Step 5
~7 min

Heat a saucepan, add grated coconut, jaggery, and 2 tbsp water.

Step 6
~7 min

Pound cardamom and add to the coconut-jaggery mixture.

Step 7
~7 min

Allow jaggery to melt and thicken.

Step 8
~7 min

Heat a steamer with water on low flame.

Step 9
~7 min

Cut butter paper into 10 cm squares.

Step 10
~7 min

Take rice mixture, flatten into thick rounds on the butter paper.

Step 11
~7 min

Spoon sweet stuffing on one end of the flattened rice mixture.

Step 12
~7 min

Fold the butter paper over and close the dumpling into a semi-circle.

Step 13
~7 min

Fold the butter paper sides and optionally tie with thread.

Step 14
~7 min

Place the folded dumplings into the steamer.

Step 15
~7 min

Repeat for remaining mixture.

Step 16
~7 min

Steam until cooked.

Step 17
~7 min

Serve hot with Solkadhi and Kadgi Chakko.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and refrigerated before steaming.

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 dessert or snack.

Pairs well with a light curry or cooling beverage.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Solkadhi
Kadgi Chakko

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Konkan

Cultural Significance

A traditional Konkani sweet dish often prepared during festivals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ganesh Chaturthi
Diwali

Occasion Tags

Festival
Celebration
Dessert
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100