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Bellam Kudumulu, also known as Bellam Undrallu or Teepi Undrallu, is offered as Vinayaka Chavithi Naivedyam in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Naivedyam
Cuisine Andhra, Indian, South Indian, Telangana, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 21 Servings
Calories 44 kcal
Equipment
  • Heavy Bottomed Vessel
  • Spoon
  • Plate
  • Steamer
Ingredients
  
  • 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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