Patoli (Steamed coconut dumplings) |
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 21 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is from the Weekend magazine. Ingredients:
1 cup plain flour |
1 pinch salt |
1 1/2 cups water |
ghee, to serve (optional) |
1 1/4 cups freshly grated coconut |
2 cups grated jaggery or 2 cups soft brown sugar |
1 tablespoon raisins |
1 tablespoon crushed cashews |
1 teaspoon green cardamom powder |
2 teaspoons ghee |
Directions:
1. Sieve the flour and salt into a bowl.
2. Mix well.
3. Carefully add the water, a little at a time, stirring and mixing all the while to make a thick pancake like batter.
4. The mixture should spread easily but not have a runny consistency.
5. Set aside for 15 minutes approximately.
6. Combine all the ingredients for the stuffing and divide it into 8-10 portions.
7. You will now require aluminium foil cut into rectangles (approximately 4X6 ).
8. Smear a little ghee on each piece of foil.
9. Evenly spread 2 tbsps.
10. of batter in the center leaving a good margin all round.
11. Carefully add 1 portion of stuffing over it and fold the foil over.
12. Fold the edges to make a neat rectangular parcel.
13. Repeat the process with the rest of the batter and stuffing.
14. Steam the parcels in a steamer for 15-20 minutes till firm to the touch.
15. Open the parcels just before serving.
16. Serve hot or cold with ghee.
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