Coconut Stuffed Rice Dumplings

Delight your taste buds with Coconut Stuffed Rice Dumplings, a traditional treat that’s as comforting as it is flavorful. These soft and chewy dumplings feature a luscious filling made with fresh grated coconut, rich jaggery, and fragrant cardamom, creating a perfect blend of sweetness and spice. Encased in a tender rice flour dough and delicately steamed, these dumplings are naturally gluten-free and ideal for festive celebrations or a nostalgic snack. With the optional addition of nutty sesame seeds for extra texture, this recipe is simple to prepare yet packed with authentic flavor. Serve these warm or at room temperature for an irresistible dessert that captures the essence of classic Indian cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rice flour
• 1.5 cups Water
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Fresh grated coconut
• 0.75 cup Jaggery (grated or crumbled)
• 0.25 teaspoons Cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoons Sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoons Cooking oil (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

In a small pan over medium heat, add the fresh grated coconut and jaggery. Stir continuously until the jaggery melts and combines with the coconut to form a sticky filling, approximately 5-7 minutes.

Step 2

Add cardamom powder and sesame seeds (if using) to the coconut-jaggery mixture. Stir well and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a mixing pot, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and gradually stir in the rice flour, mixing well until a soft, non-sticky dough forms. Remove from heat and let it cool until it is safe to handle.

Step 4

Grease your hands with a small amount of cooking oil and knead the rice dough for 1-2 minutes to ensure it is smooth and pliable.

Step 5

Divide the rice dough into 12 equal-sized balls. Flatten each ball into a small disc using your fingers or the palm of your hand.

Step 6

Place a teaspoon of the coconut-jaggery filling in the center of each disc. Carefully gather the edges of the dough to seal it and form a smooth dumpling. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 7

Prepare a steamer by adding water to the base and lining the steamer basket with parchment paper or greased banana leaves to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Place the dumplings in the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other. Steam on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the dumplings appear glossy and firm.

Step 9

Allow the dumplings to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1075.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2628.9

Total Fat 89.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 694.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 435.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.5g	0%
Total Sugars 160.5g
Protein 33.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 233.3mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 2659.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.0%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 65.0%