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Coconut Kolukattai is a traditional South Indian sweet dumpling, usually made during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi. Here's a simple recipe to make this delicious treat:

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

1 cup rice flour

1 cup water

1 tsp oil (preferably coconut oil)

A pinch of salt

For the Coconut Filling:

1 cup grated coconut (fresh)

½ cup jaggery (adjust sweetness to taste)

¼ tsp cardamom powder

1 tbsp ghee (optional)

1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

Preparing the Dough:

Boil Water: In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and 1 tsp of oil.

Add Rice Flour: Lower the heat and gradually add the rice flour while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.

Cook the Dough: Stir until the dough comes together into a soft mass. Turn off the heat, cover the dough, and let it cool slightly so it can be handled.

Knead: Once cool enough to handle, knead the dough until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside.

Preparing the Coconut Filling:

Melt Jaggery: In a pan, melt the jaggery with a few tablespoons of water until it dissolves. Strain to remove impurities if necessary.

Add Coconut: Add the grated coconut to the melted jaggery and cook over low heat until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.

Flavoring: Add cardamom powder and ghee for extra richness. Mix well. If using sesame seeds, stir them in now. Let the mixture cool.

Assembling the Kolukattai:

Form Dough Balls: Take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls.

Shape the Kolukattai: Flatten each ball into a small disc, creating a slight indentation in the center.

Fill: Place a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery mixture in the center.

Seal: Bring the edges together to form a half-moon shape or a modak shape (a pointed dome). Pinch the edges to seal the filling inside.

Steaming:

Prepare Steamer: Heat water in a steamer. Grease the steaming tray lightly with oil.

Steam Kolukattai: Place the prepared Kolukattai in the steamer and steam for 10-12 minutes on medium heat until the outer layer looks glossy and cooked.

Serve:

Once steamed, remove from the steamer and let them cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy!

These sweet coconut dumplings make for a perfect festive treat or an anytime snack.