Bellam Kudumulu Recipe for Vinayaka Chavithi

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Prep Time 10 Minutes

Cooking Time 15 Minutes

Servings 3-4

Rating

Bellam Kudumulu otherwise called as Teepi Kudumulu is an Andhra traditional dish that usually prepared for Vinayaka Chavithi. It is prepared with rice flour and this dish is a popular festive treat for Lord Ganesha. Have a glance to step by step preparation process.

Ingredients

1 cup Rice Flour
1/3 cup Jaggery
JaggeryGhee
2 cupsWater
2 tablespoonsCoconut
½ tablespoonCardamom powder

Directions

Step1Take water in a vessel and heat it for 2 minutes
Step2Add jiggery and allow it to melt on a low flame
Step3Add 2 tablespoons of grated coconut, cardamom powder and mix them well
Step4Reduce the flame and then slowly add rice flour to water
Step5Keep stirring the water and rice flour while adding
Step6Place the lid and let it cook for about 1 minute
Step7Stir it once again and close the lid. Cook for one more minute
Step8Off the flame and do not remove the lid immediately
Step9Allow to cool so that you can handle it to shape the mixture into balls
Step10Grease your hand with ghee and shape the mixture into balls
Step11Flatten them lightly as shown in the image and place them on ghee greased plate or idli plate
Step12Steam them just like you steam the idlis for about 8 to 10 minutes on medium heat
Step13Once they are steamed well, off the flame and allow the pressure to ease
Step14Remove the lid and place the kudumulu on a serving plate