Kudumulu-undralu Recipe
Kudumulu, also known as Undrallu, is a traditional South Indian dish, particularly popular in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Equipment
- Steamer/idli cooker/ cooker
- pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice flour
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp Chana dal
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- Grated coconut optional, for garnish
- 1/4 tbsp Jeera
Instructions
- Embracing Rituals: Begin by immersing Chana Dal in reverence for two minutes. This symbolic act invites a union of flavors and energies.
- Kindling the Hearth: As the pan heats, the aroma of Ghee and Jeera rises, heralding the beginning of a transformative culinary journey.
- Confluence of Elements: The dance of water and Chana Dal in the pan brings forth life, boiling and mingling for five minutes. This union lays the foundation for our sacred creation.
- Sacred Offering of Salt: With reverence, salt is added, symbolizing the essence of balance and flavor in this ritualistic dish.
- Infusion of Essence: Rice Flour is added, gradually and with purpose, to the simmering water. Stirring continuously, we meld the earthly and the divine for five minutes, preventing the sacred mixture from scorching.
- Ghee: The Elixir of Devotion: As the flame recedes, Ghee is gently poured into the mixture, infusing it with warmth and sanctity.
- The Stillness of Contemplation: We pause, allowing the amalgamation of elements to cool and solidify, fostering a union of flavors and energies.
- Shaping the Divine: With hands guided by tradition, we mold the mixture into small, sacred spheres, each a vessel of devotion.
- These creations are placed uSteam: The Purifying Ritual:pon a steamer, enveloped in gentle wisps of warmth, transcending the earthly realm.
- A Divine Offering: Once adorned in the ethereal garb of steam, the Kudumulu stand as an offering, a testament to the fusion of culinary art and spiritual devotion.
- Prayer and Gratitude: In the sanctity of our hearts, we offer these creations to the Divine, an act of gratitude for the sustenance bestowed upon us.