Kozhikotta or Sweet Rice dumplings

Kozhikotta or sweet Rice dumplings is a popular snack in Kerala. Similar dishes are there in other parts of India namely modak, mandai, kozhikottai etc. It has zero oil content and it is steam cooked. It has a sweet coconut filling made with either jaggery or sugar. Today I made ones with sugar filling.

Preparation time- 20 mins

Van Payar(Red Gram) Thoran

Van payar thoran is an authentic Kerala dish served along with Kanji (rice porridge). Payar or Red gram is high in protein. So Kanji & payar makes a complete meal. Instead of red gram we can also use cheru payar or green gram in this recipe.

Preparation time- 20 mins