Sihi Kadubu for Naga Panchami + {Video}
Friday, July 24, 2020
Sihi Kadubu is a traditional steamed sweet dumpling & in Karnataka, these are made on the day of Naga Panchami. These Kadubus are made out of Rice Flour wrappers & filled with a Coconut & Jaggery filling.
Though a bit time consuming to make, these are delicious & we eagerly wait for Naga Panchami to make them
They are a bit tricky to make especially for a beginner, but if you get the consistency of the dough right, then the rest is a breeze.
I have added 2 tablespoons of Maida so that the delicate wrapper doesn't tear. But, traditionally, Maida is not added
The recipe can be divined into 4 parts
- Making the Filling(Hoorna)
- Making the Dough for the Wrapper
- Making the Kadubus
- Steaming
I have also added a video so that Its easier for you to follow the steps
Coconut & Jaggery Filling (Hoorna)
You Will Need:
- 1 Cup Grated Coconut (Fresh/Frozen)
- 3/4 Cup Powdered Jaggery
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamon Powder
How To:
In a pan, Melt Jaggery along with 3 tablespoons of water. Once it starts boiling, Add grated coconut & sauté them till the water content evaporates & it becomes a dryish sticky mixture.
Add cardamom powder & Mix well. Turn off the heat & allow it to cool
Rice Flour Wrapper
Makes About 30 Kadubus
You Will Need:
- 2 Cups Rice Flour (I used the traditional Paavu Measurement)
- 2 tablespoon Maida/All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Water
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoon Oil
How To:
In a heavy bottomed pan, heat 2 cups of water. Add Oil, & Salt. When it comes to a boil, quickly add in the flour & whisk swiftly such that no lumps are formed
The ratio of Water:Flour should always be 1:1
Sprinkle some water on top & cover with a lid & let it cook for 1 minute on low flame
Turn off the heat & after 10 minutes, transfer the cooked flour onto a wide bowl
When cool enough to handle, apply oil to your palms & knead well to form a soft dough
You will want to knead for about 5 minutes
Transfer the dough into a bowl & cover with a damp kitchen towel
Stuff the Wrapper with the Coconut Jaggery Filling
Pinch lime sized balls from the dough & dust them with rice flour & roll into a longish wrapper with the help of a rolling pin.
Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center & wrap the dough into a crescent shaped Kadubu
Repeat this till you finish off the dough & the filling. You will get about 30 Kadubus with this measurement
Steam The Kadubus
Place all the kadubu onto a plate in one line without overcrowding the plate & steam them for 10 minutes
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