## Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (Barnyard Millet Steamed Dumplings) (Tamil Nadu Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (Barnyard Millet Steamed Dumplings)** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Tamil Nadu South Indian Breakfast**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 40 minutes
**Total time:** 55 minutes
**Cuisine:** Tamil Nadu
**Course:** South Indian Breakfast
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (Barnyard Millet Steamed Dumplings):
* 1 cups Barnyard Millet
* 1/2 cup Fresh coconut – grated
* 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
* 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
* Green Chillies – finely chopped
* 5-6 Curry leaves – finely chopped
* 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
* 1 tablespoons Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
* Salt – to taste
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (Barnyard Millet Steamed Dumplings):
1. we will first cook the barnyard millet (Kuthiraivali) into an upma like consistency.
2. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add the mustard seeds, urad dal and allow them to crackle.
3. Allow the urad dal to get roasted and lightly browned.
4. Stir in the curry leaves, ginger, green chillies, asafoetida and the barnyard millet (Kuthiraivali).
5. Stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until lightly roasted.
6. Stir in the coconut and about 1 cup of water and salt to taste.
7. Stir the mixture continuously and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
8. Once the upma mixture comes to a boil, turn the heat to low, cover the pan.
9. The mixture will begin to thicken in about 10 minutes and leave the sides of the pan.
10. Make sure to keep stirring to avoid lump formation.
11. Once cooked, turn off the heat and spread the mixture on a plate and allow it to cool.
12. Prepare a steamer filled with water and with steamer plates or idli plates greased with a little oil.
13. Divide the cooled rice upma mixture into 20 portions and shape them into oval dumplings.
14. While making the dumplings, keep a small bowl by the side with a little oil.
15. Rub our hands with a little oil before you make each dumpling, this will prevent the Upma Kozhukattai from sticking to the palm of your hands.
16. Arrange the Upma Kozhukattai in the steamer plates and place into the steamer.
17. Steam for about 10 minutes on high heat.
18. Turn off heat, remove the plates from the steamer and allow it to rest for a few minutes before you can serve them.
19. Serve the Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe along with Puli Ingi for breakfast or a light dinner.
### Tips for the Best Kuthiraivali Upma Kozhukattai Recipe (Barnyard Millet Steamed Dumplings):
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.
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