Samai Arisi Pidi Kozhukattai (Tamil Nadu Breakfast Recipe)

Step 1: To prepare Samai Arisi Pidi Kozhukattai (Tamil Nadu Breakfast Recipe), wash and soak Samai Arisi in water for 30 minutes

Step 2: Wash and boil the moong dal and set it aside

Step 3: Heat a wide pan with oil over low flame and temper with ingredients given under' for tempering'

Step 4: Once the sizzle, add water (approximately 2 cups) to the pan

Step 5: Sprinkle the required amount of salt

Step 6: Drain the soaked samai rice and add it to the pan

Step 7: Let the samai rice cook over low flame for 7-8 minutes

Step 8: Add the cooked moong dal and mix well

Step 9: Let the mixture come together and all the excess water absorbed, such that the mixture can come together when shaped

Step 10: Switch off and allow it to cool for 5-7 minutes

Step 11: Grease your hands with oil and start to shape the dumpings (you can shape them into oblong or round shape)

Step 12: Once you have shaped the entire mixture, arrange them in a greased vessel/steamer and steam the dumplings for 10 minutes

Step 13: Switch off

Step 14: Tasty and traditional Samai Arisi Pidi Kozhukattai (Tamil Nadu Breakfast Recipe) can be now served with your choice of sambar