Kheer Puli

Kheer Puli is a delicious vegan Indian dessert made from rice flour dumplings filled with a sweet coconut and jaggery mixture, served in a creamy coconut milk base. This delightful treat is perfect for special occasions and brings a unique twist to traditional kheer.

Ingredients

• Rice flour - 100 grams
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Jaggery (grated) - 50 grams
• Fresh grated coconut - 50 grams
• Water - 150 ml
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Chopped nuts (cashews and almonds) - 20 grams
• Black sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix rice flour with a pinch of salt and enough water to form a smooth dough. Cover it with a cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. In a saucepan, combine fresh grated coconut, grated jaggery, and half of the cardamom powder. Cook over low heat until the jaggery melts and the mixture thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. Divide the rice flour dough into small balls. Flatten each ball into a small disc, place a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery mixture in the center, and fold the edges over to form a dumpling. Seal well to prevent the filling from leaking.
4. Bring 150 ml of water to a boil in a steamer or a pot. Place the dumplings in the steamer and steam for about 10-12 minutes until they are cooked through. Set aside.
5. In a separate pot, heat the coconut milk over low heat. Add the remaining cardamom powder, a pinch of salt, and the steamed dumplings. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Serve the Kheer Puli warm, garnished with chopped nuts and black sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 25 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from coconut milk, which can promote heart health.
• Provides energy and essential nutrients from the natural sugars in jaggery.

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