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Akki shavige - ottu shavige
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Akki Shavige | Ottu Shavige Recipe

Akki shavige (ottu shavige) is a classic recipe from the region of Udupi - Mangalore. It tastes amazingly delicious with coconut milk and chutney.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Soaking time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Karnataka, Udupi
Servings: 5 people
Author: Sumana

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Uncooked rice
  • 1/2 cup Grated coconut
  • 1.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

  • Soak rice in enough water for 3 to 4 hours. Next, drain all the water and take it in mixer or wet grinder. Add water for ease of grinding and grind it to fine batter.
    ottu shavige preparation step 1
  • The batter should be of neer dosa consistency. If you have wet grinder, use the same for better results. The amount of water varies depending upon the quality of rice.
    ottu shavige preparation step 2
  • Transfer the batter to heavy bottom cooking pan. Add salt and cook in medium flame with constant stirring. It will start thickening.
    ottu shavige preparation step 3
  • As you continue cooking, the batter turns like dough. When all the batter comes together like dough, switch off the flame. Next act quickly and make balls from the dough when it is still warm. You can dip your palm in water and make balls.
    ottu shavige preparation step 4
  • Cook the dough balls in steamer for about 10 to 15 minutes. Insert a tooth pick and check for done-ness.
    ottu shavige preparation step 5
  • Next, transfer the cooked dough ball in to shavige press. Keep the steamer in simmer till you finish pressing all dough balls.
    ottu shavige preparation step 6
  • Press the shavige over a plate or banana leaf. Continue the process till you finish all the dough. I have used murukku press for making shavige.
    ottu shavige preparation step 7
  • Serve it with coconut chutney or sweetened coconut milk. Or else you can temper it with spices like chitranna and serve.

Notes

  • Use good quality dosa rice for making this shavige. 
  • Amount of water to be used depends upon quality of rice.
  • If the amount of water is more, the shavige becomes sticky. If it is less, the shavige turns hard. So it is absolutely important use right amount of water. 
  • While cooking the batter, keep stirring constantly till it comes together as dough. At this stage the intention is to bring batter to dough consistency so that you make balls.
  • You can use the press which meant for making shavige.