Undrallu
Undrallu, from above
VegAndhra Pradesh

Undrallu

Steamed rice and chana dal balls, plain and pure. Ganesha's favourite in Telugu homes.

40 minTime
5 gProtein each
mildSpice
Vinayaka Chavithi offering2 chapters · 1 min read

Make it your way

Grandma's wayPlain steamed rice and dal balls.
The original
243kcalsame
5 gproteinsame
2 gfibresame
40minutessame

Undrallu, Telugu festive style.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

3 servings
Rice1 cup rice rava (coarse rice)
Chana dal (split chickpeas)2 tbsp, soaked 30 minutes
Water1⅔ cups
Ghee2 tsp
Cumin seeds½ tsp
Salt½ tsp

Method

4 steps
  1. 1Heat ghee, add cumin and drained chana dal and fry 1 minute.
  2. 2Add water and salt and bring to a boil. Add the rice rava slowly, stirring.
  3. 3Cover and cook on low 8 minutes till the water is absorbed. Cool slightly.
  4. 4Shape into lime sized balls and steam 10 minutes.
Serve it like this

Serve hot from the steamer with chutney and sambar in small bowls on the side.

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On the side Ugadi pachadi10 min
On the side Peanut chutney15 min
To drink Masala chai10 min
To drink Thandai30 min
Something sweet Boondi ladoo60 min
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