Coconut Soft Rice Dumplings (Thengai Kolukattai)

Steps

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1. 1
   Rinse the raw rice several times with water and drain well.
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2. 2
   Soak the drained rice in water for 2-3 hours until fully softened.
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3. 3
   Drain the soaked rice and mix in jaggery. Let sit for a few minutes.
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4. 4
   Grate fresh coconut or use pre-grated coconut as needed.
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5. 5
   Add salt to the rice and mix, then add grated coconut and combine until the mixture reaches a dough-like consistency.
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   Divide the dough into small portions and knead each until smooth.
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   Boil water in a steamer pot. Place the prepared dumplings in the steamer and steam until cooked through.
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   Serve the steamed dumplings plain or with jaggery syrup. Adjust the sweetness to taste and dietary preferences.
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