Upma Kozhukattai

Preparation :null
Cook :1/2 hr
Total Time :30 mins
Servings :

Ingredients :

2 cups raw rice semolina (idli rawa)
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
4 cups water
salt to taste

for seasoning:
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)
5 to 6 red chillies (small)
2 tsp curry leaves (kadi patta)
oil for seasoning

Method :

Heat a kadhai and add little oil.Add all the seasonings and when the mustard splutters, pour water.Add salt and grated coconut.When it boils add the rice rawa little by little and mix well.When the mixture thickens, switch off the gas and let the mixture cool for 5 to 10 mnts.this mixture will look like upma.Touching a little water in the hand make small balls of egg shape out of the mixture.Now steam these balls in a steamer for 15 to 20 mnts.Upma kozhukattai is ready to be served.Serve hot along with coconut chutney or any kind of kothsu.