Paal kolukattai (steamed rice balls in coconut milk)

Ingredients

• Rice flour – 1 cup
• Coconut – 1 tablespoon/ Grated
• Coconut milk – 1/4 cup
• Water – 2.5 cups
• Cardamom – 2-3
• Jaggery – 3/4 cups
• Salt – a pinch

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Preparation

• Mix the rice flour and salt in a bowl. Slowly add water to make a dough. Roll out small dough balls and set aside.
• Boil 2.5 cups of water and once it comes to a boil, add the kolukattais and cook for 15 minutes.
• To check if the ball is cooked through, press the dough ball and if its not cooked, it will be still doughy.
• Once the kolukattais are cooked, add the jaggery into the pot. It should start to disintegrate and thicken the liquid.
• Give this 5 minutes and add the coconut milk, grated coconut and cardamom.
• Let it rest for a few minutes and serve!