Castor seeds / Kottai Muthu
Original price was: ₹40.00.₹38.00Current price is: ₹38.00.
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How to Use
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Use Kottai Muthu only in the small quantity specified in your traditional idli recipe. It is traditionally ground along with the soaked rice and other ingredients while preparing the idli batter.
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The prepared batter is then mixed with the urad dal batter, salted, and allowed to ferment properly. Once fermented, steam the batter in idli plates to prepare soft, fluffy and spongy idlis. Traditional Kushboo Idli recipes commonly combine castor seeds with ingredients such as rice, urad dal and sago.
Product Description
Castor Seeds (Kottai Muthu) are a traditional ingredient used in selected South Indian cooking preparations, especially in recipes for soft and spongy idlis. 🌿 A small quantity is traditionally added while grinding idli batter to help create a light, fluffy texture. It is particularly associated with traditional Kushboo Idli / Mallige Idli-style preparations, where the batter is carefully prepared and fermented to achieve its characteristic softness.
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