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Sweet, fragrant dumplings from coastal Karnataka made with ripe jackfruit, rice rava, and jaggery. Steamed in banana leaves, these soft treats are a beloved monsoon snack, perfect with a cup of tea.
Prepare the Batter
Rest the Batter
Prepare Leaves and Steamer
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Sweet, fragrant dumplings from coastal Karnataka made with ripe jackfruit, rice rava, and jaggery. Steamed in banana leaves, these soft treats are a beloved monsoon snack, perfect with a cup of tea.
This south_indian recipe takes 75 minutes to prepare and yields 12 servings. At 157.75 calories per serving with 1.86g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for snack or dessert.
Assemble the Gatti
Steam the Gatti
Rest and Serve
For extra texture and flavor, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of chopped cashews or almonds to the batter.
While traditional, jaggery can be substituted with coconut sugar or date paste. Adjust the quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
Turmeric leaves (arishina ele) can be used instead of banana leaves, which will impart their unique, fragrant aroma to the gatti.
The combination of rice rava, jaggery, and jackfruit provides complex and simple carbohydrates, offering a sustained release of energy, making it a great snack.
Jackfruit and coconut are good sources of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and helps in maintaining regular bowel movements.
This dish is prepared by steaming, a healthy cooking method that uses no excess oil, preserving nutrients and keeping the fat content low compared to fried snacks.
Pelakai Gatti is a traditional sweet dumpling from the coastal regions of Karnataka, India. It's made with a batter of ripe jackfruit, rice rava (idli rava), jaggery, and coconut, which is then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.
While fresh, ripe jackfruit provides the best flavor and aroma, you can use canned ripe jackfruit in syrup. Drain the syrup well and reduce the amount of jaggery in the recipe, as the canned fruit is already sweetened.
No, do not add water. The moisture from the jackfruit puree is usually sufficient. If the batter feels exceptionally dry, you can add another tablespoon or two of jackfruit puree to adjust the consistency.
Store leftover gatti in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, steam them for 5-7 minutes until soft and warm again.
Pelakai Gatti is a moderately healthy traditional snack. It's steamed, not fried, making it low in oil. It uses natural sweeteners like jackfruit and jaggery. However, it is rich in carbohydrates and natural sugars, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.
A single piece of Pelakai Gatti (approximately 75g) contains around 150-170 calories, primarily from carbohydrates from the rice rava, jackfruit, and jaggery.