Pundi/Indian Rice Dumplings

In today’s post I am going to present authentic, traditional Mangalorean recipe – akki pundi or rice dumplings. This steamed rice dumplings are served with sambar or chutney for breakfast. These are made from brown rice, you can also use white rice instead.

Ingredients: 

• Brown rice- 1 and half cup, soaked overnight (serves 2)
• Salt
• Oil- 1 tbs

Preparation: 

1. Grind the rice (overnight soaked) with a cup of water and salt to taste
2.  Don’t turn  it into a smooth paste, let it be little grainy
3. Take a deep pan and add a tbs of oil
4. Add the ground rice mixture to this and keep stirring until the water evaporates and the mixture is ready to be rolled into small balls
5. Let it cool a bit and now moist your hands with some water and start making rice balls
6. Steam the rice balls for 15- 20 minutes until they are nicely cooked and not sticky
7. Serve it hot with sambar or chutney