Mangalorean Style Cheenikayi Kadubu Recipe (Pumpkin sweet idli Recipe)

A sweet Indian dumpling with richness of pumpkin that can be had as a healthy breakfast.

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Mangalorean Style Cheenikayi Kadubu Recipe (Pumpkin sweet idli Recipe)
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Mangalorean Style Cheenikayi kadubu Recipe (Pumpkin sweet idli Recipe) is a traditional, squash steamed rice cakes. The pumpkin is cooked and smashed, then it is mixed with the grainy rice mixture and finally steamed. Pumpkin consumed at small quantity becomes a diabetic friendly vegetable. It will also help in boosting the vision and keeps your heart healthy.

Serve the Mangalorean Style Cheenikayi kadubu Recipe (Pumpkin sweet idli Recipe) along with coconut chutney to enjoy your breakfast meal. 

If you are looking for more Idli recipe here are some : 

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  2. Mini Idli Upma Recipe (Steamed Rice Cake Stir Fry)
  3. Idli Upma Recipe (Savory Steamed Rice & Lentil Cake Crumble)

Cuisine: Mangalorean
Course: South Indian Breakfast
Diet: Diabetic Friendly
Prep in

10 M

Cooks in

45 M

Total in

55 M

Makes:

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin) , peeled , boiled and mashed
  • 1 cup Fresh coconut , fresh grated
  • 1 cup Broken Raw Rice
  • 1 pinch Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
  • Salt , to taste
  • Water , as required 
  • Water , as required 

How to make Mangalorean Style Cheenikayi Kadubu Recipe (Pumpkin sweet idli Recipe)

  1. We begin making the Mangalorean Style Cheenikayi kadubu Recipe (Pumpkin sweet idli Recipe) by grinding the broken rice with little water in a mixer to a coarse mixture till it is slightly grainy but not completely smooth.

  2. Then in a pressure cooker, boil the chopped pumpkin for about 4 whistle till it is soft and mushy so that you can mash them into a paste.

  3. Add this mixture into the ground rice mixture into a big bowl and mix in all the ingredients till it combines.

  4. Rest the mixture for about 10-15 minutes. Once done, keep a idli steamer with water on medium heat.

  5. Add a drop of oil in each holes. Then add two tablespoon of the pumpkin idli mixture and steam it for about 30 minutes. So when you touch the idli to check, it should not stick to your fingers.

  6. Once done place them outside and rest it for 10 minutes. You can scoop it out with your hand or using a knife. 

  7. Serve the Mangalorean Style Cheenikayi kadubu Recipe (Pumpkin sweet idli Recipe) along with coconut chutney to enjoy your breakfast meal.