Easy Uppu Urundai recipe / Kara Kollukattai

easy uppu urundai recipe

      Easy Uppu urundai recipe / kara kozhukattai are tasty and healthy snack for kids and adults. My mom used to prepare and give me this uppu urundai when I come back from school. This easy uppu urundai recipe is quick to make snack from rice flour. There are two versions sweet kollukattai and savory kollukattai. Sweet are made with coconut and jaggery filling. Savory / kara kozhukattai are made with rice flour and tempered with spices.


   Ingredients for easy uppu urundai recipe

  • 1 and 1/2 Cup of Rice Flour
  • 1 Cup of Water ( The amount of water depends on the quality of rice flour so adjust accordingly)
  • 2 Tbsp of Coconut Flakes
  • Salt to taste


  To Temper

  • 2 Tsp of Oil
  • 1 Tsp of Mustard Seeds
  • 1 Tsp of Urad Dal
  • 1 Tbsp of Bengal Gram Dal
  • 3 Red Chillies
  • Pinch of Asafoetida
  • Few Curry Leaves
  • 1/4 Cup of Chopped Red Onion


   Other Ingredients

  • Few Cilantro Leaves

 


   Method to make kara kozhukattai recipe

  • Heat oil in a pan, add all the ingredients listed under ” To Temper” After they splutter, switch off the stove and transfer all the tempering items to a bowl containing rice flour, salt, cilantro and coconut flakes.
  • In the meantime, boil the water to 100 degree C.
  • Pour this to a bowl containing rice flour and tempering items. Mix well with a wooden spoon or a fork. Let this cool down for 5 mins.
  • Knead well and make a soft and smooth dough.

 

  • Heat idly pan in a stove. Meanwhile, make a equally sized balls out of the dough. Place this in a idly plate and stream it for 10 mins. Switch off the stove.

  • Check it by inserting a tooth prick if it comes out clean then your rice balls are ready.
  • Serve hot with peanut chutney or any chutney of your choice.


  Tips

  • You can also make rice dumplings with rice batter instead of using rice flour.
  • You can add nuts of your choice.
  • You can also do this dumplings with fillings like you do for sweet kollukattai.


   Health Benefits of  Rice Flour

  • Rice are great source of carbohydrates, it acts as a fuel to the body and normal functional of brain.
  • Excellent source of vitamins and minerals.
  • Low in sodium, good for high blood pressure people.

 


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Cotton Candy S’mores- Kids Delight

                    



           The word “S’more ” originated when people asked for ” some more ” of crazy concoction of sweetness.  A S’mores is a traditional nighttime campfire treat popular in United States and Canada consisting of roasted marshmallow and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker.  cotton candy s’mores are deliciously sweet and favourite to everyone. I used cotton candy instead of marshmallow.Try this and let me know the feedback.


    Ingredients

  • Cotton Candy (Pink or White)
  • Graham Crackers
  • Chocoloate Bars         





    Method

  •  Break the graham biscuit into half.
  •  Break the chocolate bars into half and lay one on the biscuit.
  •  Place cotton candy and chocoloate bar sandwiched between the graham biscuit as shown in the pic. S’more is fully assembled, eat and enjoy..

        



    Tips

  • You can have toasted marshmallow in place of cotton candy.
  • You can spread peanut butter on one side of biscuit.
  • You can experiment with different chocolate like plain milk chocolate, chocolate with almonds.

 








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Ragi Semiya Upma / Ragi Vermicilli (Finger Millet)/ How to make Ragi Semiyaa – Breakfast Recipe


          Finger Millet, also known as Ragi, is cultivated in drier parts of the world – mainly in Asia and Africa. Ragi has a distinct taste and is widely used in Southern Indian and Ethiopian dishes. Ragi is a rich source of Calcium, Iron, Protein, Fiber and other minerals. The cereal has low fat content and contains mainly unsaturated fat. It is easy to digest and does not contain gluten; people who are sensitive to gluten can easily consume Fnger Millet. Ragi is considered one of the most nutritious cereals. Try this healthy and nutritious breakfast dish and share your comments.

    Ingredients

          2 Cups of Ragi Semiya

    To Temper
 
          3 Tsp of Oil
          1/2 Tsp of  Mustard
          1/2 Tsp of Urad Dal
          2 Tsp of Chenna Dal
          Few Curry Leaves
          1 Medium Size Onion, Finely Chopped
          1 or 2 Green Chillies, Finely Chopped
          Pinch of Asafoetida
          1 Tbsp of Dry Coconut Flakes
          Salt as needed

     Method

  • Soak ragi semiya in enough water for 3 mins. Drain the water and take out the semiya and put it in the greased idly plate and steam cook for 5- 7 mins. 

  • Remove from idly plates and allow it cool for 5 mins.
  • Heat a pan with oil, add mustard seeds, urad dal, chenna dal and curry leaves, after they sizzle add asafoetida, chopped onion, green chillies, fry 2-3 mins until it turns golden brown color.
  • Finely add cooked ragi semiya and salt, saute for 1-2 mins. Finally garnish with coconut flakes.
  • Hot ragi semiya is ready to eat.

        


    Tips

  • Serve with coconut chutney.
  • You can use red chilly instead of green chilly.
  • You can add lemon juice at the end, for a tangy side.
  • Add chopped vegetables of your choice.



    Health Benefits of Ragi

  • Ragi contains an amino acid called Tryptophan which lowers appetite and helps in keeping weight in control.
  •  Ragi is rich in Calcium which helps in strengthening bones.
  •  This helps in controlling blood sugar level in condition of diabetes.
  •  Finger Millet contains amino acids Lecithin and Methionine which help in bringing down cholesterol level by eliminating excess fat from Liver.