Rice Dumplings In Coconut Syrup (chhena Poda Puli)

Rice Dumplings in Coconut Syrup, also known as Chhena Poda Puli, is a traditional Oriya dessert that is popular during festivals and special occasions. These sweet dumplings are made with rice flour and filled with a delicious mixture of coconut and jaggery, then simmered in a fragrant coconut syrup. This recipe is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Rice Dumplings In Coconut Syrup (chhena Poda Puli)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 1 cup jaggery
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp rose water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the rice flour, grated coconut, jaggery, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add water gradually and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
  3. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into dumplings.
  4. In a pot, bring the coconut milk, sugar, and rose water to a simmer.
  5. Add the rice dumplings to the simmering coconut milk and cook for 20-25 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.
  6. Once the dumplings are cooked, remove them from the pot and let them cool.
  7. Serve the rice dumplings in coconut syrup and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
3g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Pot Wooden spoon

Tools

Knife Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the rice dumplings in coconut syrup warm or chilled, as per your preference.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can also add a few saffron strands to the coconut syrup while simmering.

Cost

$10