Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (Barnyard Millet Steamed Dumplings)

Step 1: To begin making the Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe, we will first cook the barnyard millet (Kuthiraivali) into an upma like consistency

Step 2: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the mustard seeds, urad dal and allow them to crackle

Step 3: Allow the urad dal to get roasted and lightly browned

Step 4: Stir in the curry leaves, ginger, green chillies, asafoetida and the barnyard millet (Kuthiraivali)

Step 5: Stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until lightly roasted

Step 6: Stir in the coconut and about 1 cup of water and salt to taste

Step 7: Stir the mixture continuously and allow the mixture to come to a boil

Step 8: Once the upma mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover the pan

Step 9: The mixture will begin to thicken in about 10 minutes and leave the sides of the pan

Step 10: Make sure to keep stirring to avoid lump formation

Step 11: Once cooked, turn off the heat and spread the mixture on a plate and allow it to cool

Step 12: Prepare a steamer filled with water and with steamer plates or idli plates greased with a little oil

Step 13: Divide the cooled rice upma mixture into 20 portions and shape them into oval dumplings

Step 14: While making the dumplings, keep a small bowl by the side with a little oil

Step 15: Rub our hands with a little oil before you make each dumpling, this will prevent the Upma Kozhukattai from sticking to the palm of your hands

Step 16: Arrange the Upma Kozhukattai in the steamer plates and place into the steamer

Step 17: Steam for about 10 minutes on high heat

Step 18: Turn off heat, remove the plates from the steamer and allow it to rest for a few minutes before you can serve them

Step 19: Serve the Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe along with Puli Ingi for breakfast or a light dinner