Undrallu using daliya (Wheat ravva cooked with coconut etc., special for Ganesh puja)

Ganesh Puja is just a few days away! It is time to be prepared to make the special prasadams (offerings) for Ganesha.

In my earlier post, I mentioned about kudumulu using rice ravva. In some places, rice ravva may not be available. You may not have the time to prepare the rice ravva at home. More important than all the above reasons, I wanted to try wheat ravva/daliya as an alternative. Diabetics prefer daliya as an alternative to rice. In many Indian stores, daliya is available. Also, I tried dry grated coconut instead of fresh one!

I tried steaming the kudumulu in steamer basket which is locally available in USA, instead of idli maker. Of course, you can steam them in either of them!

Daliya and chana dal:                                                                    Prepared balls ready for steaming:













Steamer basket cooker:                                                                                     Steamed undrallu:















Ingredients:

•      1 cup daliya
•      1/3 cup fresh or dry grated coconut
•      3 Tbsp. chana dal
•      1/2 tsp. jeera seeds
•      2 Tsp. ghee

Directions:

1.      Soak chanadal in water for 3 to 4 hours.  
2.      Drain the water and leave it in a colander.
3.      Heat ghee in a deep pan, add jeera seeds.
4.      When jeera seeds start spluttering, add chana dal.
5.      Sauté for about 4 minutes.
6.      Add 2 cups of boiling water.
7.      Add daliya, keep stirring for a few minutes.
8.      Reduce heat, partially cover the pan and let it cook.
9.      After a few minutes, all the fluid will be evaporated.
10.      Turn off the heat, keep the pan covered and let it settle.
11.      Transfer the cooked daliya mixture to a plate.
12.      Add salt and grated coconut.
13.      Mix it well and make small balls.
14.      Place the balls in an idli maker or a steamer or pasta cooker.
15.      Steam cook the undrallu for about 6 to 7 minutes.
16.      Serve after 10 minutes.
17.      Can be served with chutney or raita.