Stuffed Gatti /Rice Dumpling's steamed with Unsweetened coconut filling in Turmeric Leaves .

Stuffed Gatti /Rice Dumpling's steamed with Unsweetened coconut filling in Turmeric Leaves . 

• Turmeric Leaves or Banana leaves..as required 

To grind the outer paste   
•    Boiled Rice/ Ukdo Tandulu ..1 cup 
• Grated Coconut ..1/2 cup 
• Salt to taste 


For filling 
• Fresh Grated coconut ...  2  cup's  
Method 

Soak Boiled rice in water for 8 hours or overnight  .


Grind soaked boiled  rice along with coconut to a very smooth batter adding very little water . The ground paste should not  be too thick or too thin. It should be of spreadable consistency. 


Remove n add salt . Mix well .


 Wash the Turmeric leaves , pat it dry n remove the tips of the leaves . 


Take a Turmeric leaf , spread a  thin layer of the ground paste , then place a tsp or 2  of the filling length wise n fold it . Follow the same procedure for rest of the leaves .


Assemble them in a steamer n steam for about  20 mts. 

Serve it hot with generous amount of coconut oil n with Ambuli Nonche ( Raw Mango Pickle )  

Note : If no turmeric leaves , then can steam the same in Banana Leaves .