Ingredients

• broken matta rice - 1 cup
• oil - 1 tbsp
• mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• black gram (urad) dal - 3 tsp
• fenugreek seeds - ¼ tsp
• crushed black pepper - ½ tsp
• water - 1.25 cup
• salt to taste

How to Make Matta Rice Dumplings

• Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard.
• When it splutters add black gram dal and fenugreek.
• When the dal turns brown add pepper, water and salt.
• When the water starts boiling add rice.
• Lower the flame and cook stirring till the mixture forms a lump.
• When it is cool enough to handle, make lime size balls of the mixture, with a thumb in the center.
• Steam the dumpling for 15 minutes.
• Serve with chutney.