Kozhakattai - All time favourite

Everyday we start to think what we will make today and the thought haunts every housewife. Especially when you are bored of the routine. Thats when my mom's yummy Kozhakattai came to my mind and I always wanted to make it like her at least once taste wise as texture always appears good. This time I almost got it just that the salt was bit less and my hubby was so happy that he posted it on FB.

Easy way to make Kozhukattai

• Idli Rice - 2 cups 
• Oil - 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Chana Dal - 1tsp
• Urud Dal(split) - 1tsp
• Dry Red Chilly - 2 nos
• Green Chillies - 2-3 nos
• Coconut shredded - 1 cup
• Curry leaves
• Salt to taste

1. Wash and soak the idli rice for about 2-3 hours.
2. Grind coarsely in such a way that it is not smooth as we grind for idli.
3. Add oil to the pan and add the mustard and let it pop out.
4. Once the mustard has popped out add all the other spices and fry well till they are light brown in color.
5. Then add the coconut and fry well for 1 min in medium heat.
6. Finally add the ground batter and salt and stir well till it becomes soft and starts to solidify.  Stir well until it is soft enough to make some balls  round or oval in size. Remove from heat.
7. Make small balls out of this and steam well in a idli cooker.
8. Now Kozhakattai is ready for eating with nice onion chutney.