Banana Kozhukkatta (Sweet Dumplings)

1. Brown rice flour-2cups
2. Boiling water-1 1/2-2 cups
3. Salt
4. Shredded coconut-3/4cup
5. Plantains -2
6. Ghee-2 tsp
7. Jaggery-150gms
8. Cardamom powder-1tsp
9. Fried cashew nut-a handful

• Add boiled water to rice flour and little salt to make the dough.Keep aside for 10-15 miutes.

• Make ‘Sharkkarapavu’ by boiling 1/2 cups of water with jaggery.When it turns to semi liquid, add chopped plantains ,ghee and shredded coconut.Let it cook for 8-10 minutes.Add cardamom powder and cashew nuts . keep it aside.

• Place each ball in your palm and press with the other hand to flatten.Place a spoonful of coconut-banana mix in the center of the flattened dough.Close the dough around the coconut to form a ball. Roll in hand until well formed.

• Steam the dumplings for 10 minutes.