Pala Undrallu: Recipe from Andhra for Vinayaka Chavithi

Food is such a central part of all Indian religious functions. Each festival brings with it an assortment  of goodies and Vinayaka Chavithi or Ganesh Chaturthi is no exception. One sweet that must be a part of naivedyam for Ganesha is the sweet Pala Undrallu along with its savoury cousin Uppu Undrallu | Kudumulu .

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While Uppu Undrallu are made throughout Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Pala Undrallu and Pappulo Undrallu are not-so-common and made more in and around Srikakulam district from what I have heard.

Pala Undrallu are essentially small balls of cooked rice flour dough that are simmered in milk that is flavoured with grated coconut, sugar, and cardamom. This is a very mellow payasam like dish that I love and it is very similar to another dish called Bellam Pala Thalikalu that is also made for Vinayaka Chavithi. The major difference between the two dishes is the sweetner (sugar vs. jaggery) and the shape of the rice flour dough. 🙂

Both recipes are a great way to use up any excess rice flour dough you make for the Modak covering.

This recipe was first published in September 2012 and is now being updated with better photos and a printable recipe card.

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Recipe for Pala Undrallu (Vinayaka Chavithi Special)

Serves: 4

Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

1. For the Undrallu
   1. Rice Flour – 1/2 Cup (80 gms)
   2. Water – 1 Cup (~250 ml)
   3. Ghee/Clarified Butter – 1 tsp
   4. Salt – A Large Pinch
2. For the Palu/Milk
   1. Milk – 2 Cups (~500 ml)
   2. Sugar – 1/2 Cup (~120 gms)
   3. Grated Coconut – 1/4 Cup (~50gms)
   4. Cardamom – 1/2 tsp

Method to Make Pala Undrallu

1. Making the Rice Flour Dough
   1. Sieve the rice flour.
   2. In a heavy bottomed vessel, bring the water to boil.
   3. Turn down the heat to low.
   4. Add salt and ghee.
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   5. Gradually add the rice flour and stir well.
   6. Continue to cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes till you get a firm dough.
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   7. Take off the heat and set aside to cool a bit. The dough should not cool to room temperature because then it will dry up and crack as you make the undrallu.
2. Making the Undrallu
   1. Transfer the dough into a plate and knead till it is smooth and has no lumps.
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   2. Make small gooseberry sized balls of the cooked rice flour. For Puja, I make 21 undrallu.
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3. Getting the Milk Ready
   1. In a heavy bottomed vessel, bring the milk to boil.
   2. Turn the heat to low.
   3. Add coconut, sugar, and cardamom powder.
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   4. Mix well till the sugar dissolves.
4. Add the Undrallu to the boiling milk.
5. On low heat, let the milk simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
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6. Turn off the heat, cover and set the Pala Undrallu aside for 10 minutes.
7. Offer as naivedyam and serve as prasadam.

Tips

• Getting the rice dough right is the key to a great pala undrallu.
• Always use heavy bottomed vessels or else the rice dough/milk have a tendency to burn.

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Pala Undrallu for Vinayaka Chavithi | Ganesh Chaturthi

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Pala Undrallu is a traditional recipe from Andhra Pradesh. Pala Undrallu are rice flour dough balls in milk flavoured with coconut, cardamom, and sugar. This mellow dessert is a great way to use any rice flour dough leftover after making Modak.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian, Telangana

Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  

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For the Undrallu

• 1/2 Cup Rice Flour ~80 gms
• 1 Cup Water ~250 ml
• 1/2 tsp Ghee/Clarified Butter
• A Large Pinch Salt

For the Palu/Milk

• 2 Cups Milk ~500 ml
• 1/2 Cup Sugar ~120 gms
• 1/4 Cup Grated Coconut ~50 gms
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom

Instructions

 

Making the Rice Flour Dough

• Sieve the rice flour.
• In a heavy bottomed vessel, bring the water to boil.
• Turn down the heat to low.
• Add salt and ghee.
• Gradually add the rice flour and stir well.
• Continue to cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes till you get a firm dough.
• Take off the heat and set aside to cool a bit. The dough should not cool to room temperature because then it will dry up and crack as you make the undrallu.

Making the Undrallu

• Make small gooseberry sized balls of the cooked rice flour. For Puja, I make 21 undrallu.
• Getting the Milk Ready
• In a heavy bottomed vessel, bring the milk to boil.
• Turn the heat to low.
• Add coconut, sugar, and cardamom powder.
• Mix well till the sugar dissolves.

The Final Steps

• Add the Undrallu to the boiling milk.
• On low heat, let the milk simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, cover and set the Pala Undrallu aside for 10 minutes.
• Serve Pala Undrallu at room temperature or chilled.

Keyword Pala Undrallu

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