Undi-Steamed Rice and Coconut Balls

This is yet another breakfast staple of the Konkans which is easy to make as idly rava(cream of rice)is easily available in stores.Earlier it was made soaking rice then coarsely blending it which would take time.This is a easy version which I prepare since many years.

Ingredients:

Idly rava 

(rice rava)                       1 1/4cup

Fresh coconut

  (grated)                         1/2 cup

Salt                                  to taste(1tsp,apprx)

Water                             1cup

Seasoning:

Mustard seeds                1tsp

Urad daal                       1tsp

Methi                             1/4tsp

Oil                                  2-3tsp

Method:

• Wash and discard the water from idly rava.
• Heat oil in a kadai,add mustard seeds and let it crackle
• Add urad daal,when golden add methi and fry a bit.
• Add grated coconut(if having slices then pulse in a blender using little water)and saute for 30 seconds.
• Now add water,salt and bring to a good rolling boil.
• Add the washed rava,and let stand for 30 seconds.
• Now switch the flame to medium and using a spatula keep turning the mixture.
• It has to become like a dough with all moisture evaporated.
• Let it cool down .Now take a small portion and shape to a ball with a little thumb impression in the centre.
• Steam this in a pre-heated idli steamer and steam for 20 minutes on stove top.
• Best served with a drizzle of coconut oil on top with some pickle or any spicy curry.

 Note:
If coconut milk is available it can be used instead of fresh  coconut in which case for the above recipe use 5 tbsp. of it and the process remains same.
I used to use it during our stay in US as coconut milk was abundantly available in Asian markets compared to fresh/frozen coconut.

Some more Pics...


Texture of the sautéed dough



In the Steamer after it is done