How long does Kambu Kozhukattai take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Kambu Kozhukattai serve?

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

Is Kambu Kozhukattai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Kambu Kozhukattai spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Kambu Kozhukattai?

1 cup Pearl Millet Flour, ¼ cup Coconut, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 1 Carrot, 1 tbsp Channa Dal, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Kambu Kozhukattai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Kambu Kozhukattai?

About 83 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Kambu Kozhukattai

Name: Kambu Kozhukattai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Chettinadu, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Channa Dal; As Needed Water; 1 cup Pearl Millet Flour; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 Onion, Chopped; 1 Green Chilli; ¼ cup Coconut, Slices; 1 inch Ginger; 1½ cup Water; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 Carrot, Slices; 3 tbsp Peanuts, Crushed; 1 tsp Salt

30 min
mild
Serves 8

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as kambu kolukattai, bajra kozhukattai · Veg · Snacks & Starters

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Kambu kozhukattai made with pearl millet flour, channa dal, onion and coconut. Mild, serves 8, about 30 minutes, with a step-by-step cooking video.

Low calorie

Good for: Vinayagar Chaturthi, Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja, Navaratri, Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

8 people

Channa Dal1 tbsp
WaterAs Needed
Pearl Millet Flour1 cup
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Onion, Chopped1
Green Chilli1
Coconut, Slices¼ cup
Ginger1 inch
Water1½ cup
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1½ tsp
Carrot, Slices1
Peanuts, Crushed3 tbsp
Salt1 tsp

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 8 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 8 people
Energy	83kcal	664kcal
Protein	1.7g	14g
Carbohydrate	3.9g	31g
Fat	7.1g	57g
Fibre	1.2g	9.6g
Sugar	1.3g	10g

Method

1
Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, then sauté urad dal, channa dal until golden. Add onion, green chili, and ginger; sauté until soft.
Channa DalPearl Millet FlourUrad Dal (split)OnionGreen ChilliGingerSunflower OilMustard Seeds
2
Add carrot, coconut slits, crushed peanuts, and Sauté for 2 minutes.
CoconutCarrotPeanutsSalt
3
Pour in water and salt. Bring to a boil.
WaterWater

Before you start

How long does Kambu Kozhukattai take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kambu Kozhukattai serve?: 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kambu Kozhukattai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Kambu Kozhukattai spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Kambu Kozhukattai?: 1 cup Pearl Millet Flour, ¼ cup Coconut, 1 Onion, 1 Green Chilli, 1 Carrot, 1 tbsp Channa Dal, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kambu Kozhukattai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kambu Kozhukattai?: About 83 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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