Bellam Kudumulu | Bellam Undrallu: Vinayaka Chavithi Naivedyam

Bellam Kudumulu, also called Bellam Undrallu or Teepi Undrallu, are an essential naivedyam for Vinayaka Chavithi (Ganesh Chaturthi) in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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Bellam Kudumulu are made out of rice flour, jaggery, and grated coconut with cardamom used for flavouring. This easy to make naivedyam gets done in about 15 minutes which is a blessing because of the array of dishes that have to made for the festival.

Tips to Make Excellent Bellam Undrallu

• The key to making excellent Bellam Undrallu is to make a soft and malleable dough. This needs you to cook on low heat once the jaggery has melted and the chana dal is cooked.
• If your dough is not soft, add just a bit of hot water before shaping it.
• Always ensure the water in the steamer

Other Vinayaka Chavithi Naivedyam Recipes

• Undrallu | Kudumulu
• Undrallu Guggillu or Ammini Kozhukattai
• Nivagrya: Steamed Rice Flour Discs from Maharashtra (Ganesh Chaturthi Special)
• Hesaru Bele Panchakajjaya

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How to Make Bellam Kudumulu

1. Soaking the Chana Dal
   1. Soak 1 tbsp Chana Dal in some water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
   2. Drain and set aside.
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2. Making the Dough
   1. To a heavy bottomed vessel add 1 cup water and 1/2 cup grated jaggery.
   2. On medium flame, heat the mix and stir till the jaggery starts to dissolve.
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   3. Now, add the soaked and drained chana dal, and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes till it softens. The chana dal should soften and break when pressed with your finger. 
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   4. Turn the heat down to low. From now on we cook on low heat.
   5. Add 1/4 tsp cardamom powder and 1/2 tsp ghee, and mix well.
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   6. Now, add 1/2 cup grated coconut and mix well.
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   7. Finally add 1/2 cup rice flour and quickly mix well till the dough comes together as a ball.
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   8. Transfer to a plate and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
3. Making the Bellam Kudumulu
   1. Add some water to a steamer, pressure cooker or idli cooker, and heat the water.
   2. When the dough is still warm, with a greased hand, shape it into a ball.
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   3. Now divide the dough into 21 equal portions and shape them into:
      
      • balls
      • discs
      • oblong shapes (by first rolling the dough into a ball and then placing it on your fingers and closing the fist.)
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   4. Place the Bellam Kudmulu on a plate or idli stand, and place them in the pre-heated steamer.
   5. Steam the Bellam Undrallu for 5 minutes.
   6. Turn off the heat and open the steamer after 5 minutes.
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   7. Transfer the Bellam Kudumulu into a plate. 

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Recipe for Bellam Kudumulu | Teepi Kudumulu | Bellam Undrallu

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Bellam Kudumulu | Bellam Undrallu

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Bellam Kudumulu, also known as Bellam Undrallu or Teepi Kudumulu, are an essential naivedyam for Vinayaka Chavithi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. You need just 3 ingredients to make this dish: rice flour, jaggery and grated coconut; and of course, 20 minutes of your time.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Resting Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Naivedyam

Cuisine Andhra, Indian, South Indian, Telangana, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 21 Servings

Calories 44 kcal

Equipment

• Heavy Bottomed Vessel
• Spoon
• Plate
• Steamer

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup Rice Flour
• 1/2 Cup Jaggery (Grated)
• 1/2 Cup Coconut (Grated)
• 1 tbsp Chana Dal
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 1/2 tsp Ghee (Use Oil for a vegan recipe)

Instructions

 

Soaking the Chana Dal

• Soak 1 tbsp Chana Dal in some water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Drain and set aside.

Making the Dough

• To a heavy bottomed vessel add 1 cup water and 1/2 cup grated jaggery.
• On medium flame, heat the mix and stir till the jaggery starts to dissolve.
• Now, add the soaked and drained chana dal, and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes till it softens. 

  The chana dal should soften and break when pressed with your finger.
• Turn the heat down to low. 

  Important! From now on we cook on low heat.
• Add 1/4 tsp cardamom powder and 1/2 tsp ghee/oil, and mix well.
• Now, add 1/2 cup grated coconut and mix well.
• Finally add 1/2 cup rice flour and quickly mix well till the dough comes together as a ball.
• Transfer to a plate and let it cool for a couple of minutes.

Making the Bellam Kudumulu

• Add some water to a steamer, pressure cooker or idli cooker, and heat the water.
• When the dough is still warm, with a greased hand, shape it into a ball.
• Now divide the dough into 21 equal portions and shape each portion into: a ball, a disc, or an oblong shape.
• Place the Bellam Kudmulu on a plate or idli stand, and place them in the pre-heated steamer.
• Steam the Bellam Undrallu for 5 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and open the steamer after 5 minutes.
• Transfer the Bellam Kudumulu into a plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 44 kcalCarbohydrates: 9 gProtein: 0.4 gFat: 1 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03 gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1 gCholesterol: 0.3 mgSodium: 0.4 mgPotassium: 10 mgFiber: 0.5 gSugar: 5 gVitamin C: 0.1 mgCalcium: 4 mgIron: 0.1 mg

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