Kudumulu | Undrallu recipe | Vinayaka Chavithi Recipes

Undrallu or kudumulu are steamed rice rava balls made during Vinayaka chavithi or ganesh chaturthi.

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Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Servings16 balls

Wash rice a few times and dry on a cloth. If you have enough time you can also soak for 2 hours, this helps to grind the rice easily.
When the rice is completely dry, pour it to a blender jar and pulse it a few times to get coarse grains or rava.
You can make it as fine or coarse as you like. I usually make it slightly more coarse than semolina or bombay rava. Dry this completely and store in a jar or use it.
Please note that 1 cup rice will make more than 1 cup rava. This recipe is for 1 cup rava. Measure and use only 1 cup rava.

Wash and soak chana dal in water for 15 to 20 minutes or for 10 minutes in hot water. Drain and set aside.
Heat ghee in a pot. When the ghee turns hot, add cumin seeds if using. As soon as it sizzles add dal. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour water and add salt to pot. Bring it to a boil.
Regulate the flame to medium. Measure 1 cup rava and pour it to the boiling water slowly in a stream, mixing well with another hand to prevent lumps.
Cook till the water fully evaporates. Keep stirring to prevent burning.
Cover the pot with a lid and simmer the stove for just 2 minutes or until the water evaporates completely. Take care not to burn. Switch off the stove.
Optional - If using coconut add it now and mix.
Leave it covered for about 15 minutes. Next transfer this to a wide plate and cool.
Grease your palms or dip your fingers in water. Knead it well for a min or two.
Dip your fingers in water and make 16 balls with the dough. Arrange them in a wide greased plate. You can also use a cloth in the plate.

Bring 1.5 cups water to a boil in a pressure cooker or idli steamer.
When the water begins to boil, steam them for 8 minutes on a high flame.
If using a large pressure cooker steam for 10 minutes, a small pressure pan will need only 6 minutes.
Cook kudumulu and offer to God Vinayaka.