Malabari Nei Pathal
A home-style Kerala dish made with care and the kind of spice knowledge that comes from watching someone else cook it a hundred times. Each step matters, and the result is worth the effort.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 250 g Boiled rice
- 1/4 Of Coconut — grated
- 1/2 tsp Aniseed (Perumjeerakam)
- 1 nos Shallots — chopped (Kunjulli)
- Salt, to taste
- Oil — for frying
Preparation
Step 1
Soak the boiled rice in hot water for 2 hours.
Step 2
Wash and drain water. Add grated coconut, shallot, aniseed and salt. Grind coarsely.
Step 3
Apply oil to your palms and make balls.
Step 4
Now, flatten the balls and make round shapes of 1/4 inch thickness and 3 inch diameter.
Step 5
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil and fry in hot oil these balls until golden brown and crisp.
Step 6
Tips:- 1)Malabari nei pathal tastes best when served hot with meat or fish curry.
Tip
When the recipe says "medium heat," it means medium. Kerala cooking is not about high-flame drama — most of the work happens at a patient, steady temperature.
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