Ingredients for Ney Pathal:
1. Raw Rice (Pachari) – 1 cup
Payasam Rice (Puzhukkalari) – 2 cups
2. Coconut – Half, grated
Cumin – ½ teaspoon
Fennel – ½ teaspoon
Shallots – 15
3. Coconut Oil – As needed for cooking
How to prepare Ney Pathal?
1. Soak both types of rice separately after washing them.
2. Grind the second set of ingredients coarsely in a mixer.
3. Drain the soaked rice and grind it coarsely without adding too much water.
4. Add the ground coconut mixture and salt to taste, then knead well.
5. Heat oil in a deep pan.
6. Shape the dough into small balls and flatten each ball into a round shape using your palm.
7. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and remove.
Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, March 15-28, 2025
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