Millet Modhakam/Kozhukattai

Ingredients:

• For the outer covering:
• 1 Cup Ragi or Bajra Flour
• 1 Cup Ragi or Bajra Flour
• 1 Cup Ragi or Bajra Flour
• 1 cup Water*
• 1 tsp Oil
• 1 tsp Oil
• 1 tsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Salt

• 1/2 Cup grated coconut
• 1/2 Cup powdered Jaggery
• 1/2 Cup powdered Jaggery
• 1/2 Cup powdered Jaggery
• 1/8 tsp Cardamom powder
• 1 tsp Ghee

Directions:

1. In a small Pressure Cooker, add water, oil, salt and cook for a whistle. Switch off.
2. Release pressure manually and mix in the bajra flour. Mix till it becomes like wet sand. Keep it covered for 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a pan add 2 tsp of water and jaggery powder. Heat till it becomes thick. Add the grated coconut and cardamom powder and a tsp of ghee.
4. Cook till everything comes together like a ball.
5. Switch off heat and let it cool.
6. After 20 minutes, open the pressure cooker and gently knead the dough by greasing the fingers.
7. Divide in small gooseberry size balls.
8. Make 'choppu' and fill it with the coconut stuffing and cover by giving a good shape.
9. Steam the modhakams/Kozhukattais for 5 minutes.
10. Let it cool for 10 minutes and serve.

Note:

• * Water quantity may change with different flours. It depends on the moisture content of the grain. So please arrive at the right water quantity for your flour.
• Ragi, Bajra or Jowar flours can be used for this recipe.
• Any other filling of your choice can also be used.