How long does Chettinad Manaholam take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chettinad Manaholam serve?

10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chettinad Manaholam vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Chettinad Manaholam?

¾ cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Chana Dal, 2 cup Rice Flour, 350 grams Jaggery, ½ cup Raw Rice, ½ cup Urad Dal (split), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chettinad Manaholam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chettinad Manaholam?

About 419 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chettinad Manaholam

Name: Chettinad Manaholam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Chettinadu
Ingredients: ¾ cup Moong Dal; ½ cup Chana Dal; ½ cup Raw Rice; ½ cup Urad Dal (split); 2 cup Rice Flour; ¼ cup Fried Gram dal; 0.5 grams Salt; For Deep Frying Oil; ¾ cup Water; 350 grams Jaggery; 1½ tsp Ghee; ¼ cup Coconut

40 min
not spicy
Serves 10

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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Chettinad Manaholam made with rice and dal flour, murukku, jaggery syrup, coconut and fried gram dal. A vegetarian snack for 10, about 40 minutes in total.

Good for: Diwali, Party

Ingredients

12 items

10 people

Moong Dal¾ cup
Chana Dal½ cup
Raw Rice½ cup
Urad Dal (split)½ cup
Rice Flour2 cup
Fried Gram dal¼ cup
Salt0.5 grams
OilFor Deep Frying
Water¾ cup
Jaggery350 grams
Ghee1½ tsp
Coconut¼ cup

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 10 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 10 people
Energy	419kcal	4190kcal
Protein	12g	119g
Carbohydrate	84g	835g
Fat	4.6g	46g
Fibre	7.3g	73g
Sugar	30g	300g

Cookd masalas for moong dal

Method

1
Grind the moong dal, chana dal, raw rice, and urad dal together into a fine flour. This forms the basic flour mixture.
Moong DalChana DalRaw RiceUrad Dal (split)Rice FlourFried Gram dalSaltOil
2
Gradually add warm water to the flour and mix well to form a smooth, thick batter.
Water
3
Transfer the batter into a murukku press and press it into the required shape. Deep-fry the prepared murukku until cooked and crisp. Remove and set aside.
4
Separately, prepare jaggery syrup and boil until it reaches a one-string consistency.
Jaggery
5
Heat 1 teaspoon of ghee in a pan. Add the coconut slits. Roast until the coconut becomes dry and golden brown, ensuring that its moisture is completely removed.
GheeCoconut
6
Break the prepared murukku into pieces and transfer them to a large plate or mixing bowl. Add the roasted chana dal and dried coconut slits to the murukku pieces. Pour the prepared jaggery syrup over the mixture. Allow the mixture to cool completely before storing. Mix everything thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly coated with the jaggery syrup.

Before you start

How long does Chettinad Manaholam take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chettinad Manaholam serve?: 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chettinad Manaholam vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Chettinad Manaholam spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Chettinad Manaholam?: ¾ cup Moong Dal, ½ cup Chana Dal, 2 cup Rice Flour, 350 grams Jaggery, ½ cup Raw Rice, ½ cup Urad Dal (split), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chettinad Manaholam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chettinad Manaholam?: About 419 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.