Coconut Stuffed Rice Dumplings
Delight your taste buds with Coconut Stuffed Rice Dumplings, a traditional treat that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. These soft and chewy dumplings feature a luscious filling made with fresh grated coconut, rich jaggery, and fragrant cardamom, creating a perfect blend of sweetness and spice. Encased in a tender rice flour dough and delicately steamed, these dumplings are naturally gluten-free and ideal for festive celebrations or a nostalgic snack. With the optional addition of nutty sesame seeds for extra texture, this recipe is simple to prepare yet packed with authentic flavor. Serve these warm or at room temperature for an irresistible dessert that captures the essence of classic Indian cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice flour
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Fresh grated coconut
- 0.75 cup Jaggery (grated or crumbled)
- 0.25 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 1 teaspoons Sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoons Cooking oil (for greasing)
Instructions
In a small pan over medium heat, add the fresh grated coconut and jaggery. Stir continuously until the jaggery melts and combines with the coconut to form a sticky filling, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Add cardamom powder and sesame seeds (if using) to the coconut-jaggery mixture. Stir well and set aside to cool.
In a mixing pot, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and gradually stir in the rice flour, mixing well until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Remove from heat and let it cool until it is safe to handle.
Grease your hands with a small amount of cooking oil and knead the rice dough for 1-2 minutes to ensure it is smooth and pliable.
Divide the rice dough into 12 equal-sized balls. Flatten each ball into a small disc using your fingers or the palm of your hand.
Place a teaspoon of the coconut-jaggery filling in the center of each disc. Carefully gather the edges of the dough to seal it and form a smooth dumpling. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Prepare a steamer by adding water to the base and lining the steamer basket with parchment paper or greased banana leaves to prevent sticking.
Place the dumplings in the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other. Steam on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings appear glossy and firm.
Allow the dumplings to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.4 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.7 g | 364% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 694 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 435.9 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.9 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 25.0 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 2659 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
