Sunday, May 31, 2009

Kozhukattai - A South Indian Delicacy

Kozhukkattai (Mothagam in Sanskrit) is a famous South Indian Sweet. It is usually prepared on "Ganesh Chaturthi" or the birthday of Ganesha (the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity).It falls on the fourth day of the Hindu month Bhadrapada around August - September. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati. Mothagam is his favorite sweet. Kozhukattais are steamed rice balls with sweet coconut stuffing. Its a mouthwatering dish. There are many varieties of kozhukattai of which coconut stuffed...
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