Peanut Pudding - Salt Pudding / Firm Mod Modak

Step 1: To begin making the Ulundu Kozhukattai Recipe - Uppu Kozhukattai/ Urad Dal Modak, first soak the urad dal in 2 cups of water for about 3 to 4 hours

Step 2: Drain the water completely

Step 3: Combine the dal, green chillies, ginger, salt and asafoetida powder and blend into a coarse batter

Step 4: Place the batter in steamer plates or idli plates and steam on high heat for about 10 minutes until cooked

Step 5: To check if it is cooked insert a knife in the center and it should come out clean

Step 6: Remove from the steamer and allow it to cool

Step 7: Once partially cool, cut into pieces crumble the steamed lentils until there are no lumps

Step 8: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 9: Stir in the crumbled steamed lentils into the seasoning and saute for a few minutes until well combined

Step 10: Allow the urad dal/ ulundu to cool

Step 11: Once cool divide the lentils into 10-15 oval shaped portions and keep aside

Step 12: This will be the savory filling for the rice wrapperTo make the wrapper for the modak/ Ulundu KozhukattaiBring the water to a boil in a pan along with the salt and oil

Step 13: Gradually add little rice flour at time and keep stirring till the Ulundu Kozhukattai mixture comes together

Step 14: Turn off the heat and transfer the rice flour mixture to another bowl and cover with a muslin cloth

Step 15: Keep it aside for 5 minutes

Step 16: It will help the Ulundu Kozhukattai dough to come together

Step 17: With a little oil in a cup, smear the oil in your hands and knead the dough well to remove any lumps

Step 18: At all times make sure keep the dough covered with a wet muslin cloth to prevent the dough from drying out

Step 19: Take a lemon size portion of the Ulundu Kozhukattai dough, make into a ball and press the dough in the palm of your hands to make a flat dough, cup your palms a bit so it forms a depression in the center

Step 20: Place the urad dal filling in the center and bring the edges of the dough together to the center to make an oval shape Ulundu KozhukattaiContinue the similar process with the remaining portions of the dough and dal fillingNote: Keep dipping and smearing your fingers and palms with sesame oil when you handle a new portion of the dough

Step 21: This will prevent the Ulundu Kozhukattai from sticking to your handsPrepare the steamer filled with water

Step 22: Place the Ulundu Kozhukattai in the steamer plate and into the steamer

Step 23: Steam for about 10 minutes until the Ulundu Kozhukattai look shiny and smooth

Step 24: You will also notice that if it is not cooked, the rice wrapper will be sticky

Step 25: Once they are steamed, the Ulundu Kozhukattai (Ukadiche Modaks) are ready for an offering to god for the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi

Step 26: You can also have this steamed dumpling as your Tea Time Snack