Prawn Masala Kozhukattai Recipe - Prawn Masala Dumplings

Step 1: To begin making the Prawn Masala Kozhukattai Recipe - Prawn Masala Dumplings, prep all the ingredients and keep them ready

Step 2: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat

Step 3: Add the mustard seeds, dry red chillies (broken), curry leaves and allow it to crackle

Step 4: Add the ginger, garlic and onions - saute for a few minutes until the onions soften

Step 5: Add the tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves, salt and saute until the tomatoes become mushy and soft

Step 6: Add the chopped prawns, coconut and little water

Step 7: Cover the pan and cook till the prawns are cooked and the masala dries up

Step 8: Once done, check the salt and spices in the prawns masala and turn off the heat

Step 9: Once done, garnish with coriander leaves and the prawn masala filling is ready

Step 10: *Method To Make Kozhukattai/ Dumpling WrapperIn a saucepan, add the rice flour, water and salt

Step 11: Stir well to combine

Step 12: Turn on heat to medium

Step 13: Stir continuously until the rice batter becomes thick and leaves the sides of the pan

Step 14: The process takes between 15 to 20 minutes for the batter to getting into a dough like mixture

Step 15: It is very important not to let go of the mixture even for a second without stirring, as it will form lumps

Step 16: To make a smooth wrapper we need to have a dough without any lumps

Step 17: Test for doneness: Hold the latter with the cooked batter and it should not fall off

Step 18: This means the dough for the wrapper is ready

Step 19: Turn of heat and transfer the rice dough into another container

Step 20: Cover with a wet muslin cloth and keep warm

Step 21: *To Assemble the Prawn Masala Kozhukattai Recipe - Prawn Masala DumplingsWith a little oil in a cup, smear the oil in your hands and knead the rice flour dough well to remove any lumps

Step 22: At all times make sure keep the dough covered with a wet muslin cloth to prevent the dough from drying out

Step 23: Take a lemon size portion of the 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 24: Place the prawn masala filling in the center and bring the edges of the dough together to the center

Step 25: Continue the similar process with the remaining portions of the dough and prawn masala filling

Step 26: Note: Don't make the dough too thin, the filling could come out when you try to wrap it

Step 27: Note: Keep dipping and smearing your fingers and palms with sesame oil when you handle a new portion of the dough

Step 28: This will prevent the dough from sticking to your handsPrepare the steamer filled with water

Step 29: Place the filled Prawn Masala Kozhukattai in the steamer plate and into the steamer

Step 30: Steam for about 10 minutes until the Prawn Masala Kozhukattai / Dumplins look shiny and smooth

Step 31: You will also notice that if it is not cooked, the rice wrapper will be sticky

Step 32: Once they are steamed, the Prawn Masala Kozhukattai are to be served

Step 33: Serve these yummy Prawn Masala Kozhukattai Recipe - Prawn Masala Dumplings as a party appetizer along with a Light And Healthy Spinach Soup and Chickpea Orange Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes