Mani Kozhukkatta ( Banana Kozhukkatta)

Mani Kozhukkatta

1 cup raw rice

2 ripe plantains ( medium)

2 cardamoms

200 grams Jaggery

1 cup grated coconut

1/4 tsp salt

1 tbsp ghee

• Wash the rice thoroughly and soak them in water for two hours.
• Melt the jaggery in a quarter cup of water and strain it.
• Add the rice, bananas, jaggery and cardamom and grind into a fine paste ( idli batter consistency)
• In a heavy-bottomed pan, mix the batter, ghee and salt well.
• Stir continuously over medium heat until thick.
• Cover and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
• Add a cup of grated coconut and knead well.
• Apply a little ghee on your hands and roll the dough into small balls.
• Place the banana leaves in a steamer and steam the prepared balls for 15 minutes.
• Delicious Mani Kozhukkatta is ready.