Prawn Masala Kozhukattai Recipe - Prawn Masala Dumplings
A delicious south indian recipes recipe featuring prawn masala kozhukattai recipe - prawn masala dumplings. Perfect for a nutritious meal that's both flavorful and satisfying.
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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