Relish this dumplings of divine delight called "poornam kudumulu" that is delectably delightful on your palates which can be tweaked to taste with tons of flavors. The combination of rice flour, coconut, jaggery, ghee and cardamom powder are match made in flavor heaven and any foodie must realize it by tasting this "poornam Kudumulu" atleast once.
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of oil to it.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually add the rice flour to the boiling water while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Cook the rice flour mixture for a few minutes until it comes together into a soft, non-sticky dough. It should have a consistency similar to chapati dough.
Turn off the heat and cover the dough with a wet cloth. Allow it to cool for a few minutes.
In a separate pan, heat a teaspoon of ghee on medium heat.
Add the grated coconut to the pan and sauté for a couple of minutes until it turns slightly golden and aromatic.
Add the powdered or grated jaggery to the coconut and mix well. Continue to cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until the jaggery melts and blends with the coconut. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
Add a pinch of cardamom powder for flavor and mix it into the coconut-jaggery mixture.
Once the mixture thickens and comes together as a cohesive mass (similar to a dough), remove it from the heat. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Take a small portion of the cooled rice flour dough and shape it into a small cup or ball in your palm. Make a well in the center to hold the sweet filling.
Place a small amount of the sweet coconut-jaggery filling (Poornam) inside the well you created in the rice flour dough.
Carefully seal the edges of the rice flour dough, enclosing the filling, and shape it into a small dumpling. Ensure there are no cracks.
Repeat this process with the remaining dough and filling.
Prepare a steamer by filling it with water and bringing it to a boil.
Grease the steamer plates or idli molds with a little oil.
Place the Poornam Kudumulu on the greased plates, leaving some space between each dumpling.
Steam the dumplings for about 10-12 minutes until they become translucent and firm.
Remove them from the steamer and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Serve it with a sizzling cup of aromatic filter coffee or tea.
Serving Size 1
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.