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Step 1: To begin making the Chettinad Style Uppu Mani Kozhukattai Recipe, we will first make the Kozhukattai dough

Step 2: Heat water in a broad pan & add salt & oil

Step 3: Allow the water to boil

Step 4: When the water begins to boil, add the rice flour & mix it continuously until it forms a lump free dough

Step 5: Cover & cook it in slow flame for 5 mins

Step 6: Once done allow the Mani Kozhukattai dough to cool down slightly

Step 7: When the Kozhukattai dough is warm, knead it with your hands & add a teaspoon of gingerly oil if required and make a smooth dough

Step 8: Grease your hands with oil & start shaping the Kozhukattai dough into small balls

Step 9: Once done, steam the mani Kozhukattai in a greased idli plate for 10-12 mins on high heat

Step 10: After 10 minutes of steaming the uppu mani Kozhukattai , it should have a glossy outer

Step 11: Allow the kozhukattai to cool down completely

Step 12: Once done, just before you are ready to serve, heat oil in a kadai, add the mustard seeds, urad dal and red chilies

Step 13: Allow it to roast and crackle and the dal turn lightly brown

Step 14: Add the asafoetida, the curry leaves and the steamed uppu mani Kozhukattai

Step 15: Stir fry for a few minutes and turn off the heat

Step 16: Serve warm

Step 17: Serve the Chettinad Style Uppu Mani Kozhukattai Recipe for festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and make the festival really special for your family