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Have you tasted this Rice dumplings of kerala dipped in chicken masala ? Its a must try !! It carries a history of more than 1600 years and the good news is that its available in Muscat.
That’s when this dish was first made in 4th century, Back then, food wasn’t just for eating. It was a way of holding memories, sharing stories, and gathering family.
This dish comes from the Syrian Christian community in Kerala and has been part of their culture for centuries. It was made for special moments: baptisms, family gatherings, or just a Sunday meal when everyone came home. Women would roast the rice flour on a clay stove, grate coconut by hand, chop shallots and garlic, and sit together telling stories while cooking.
They called it Pidi—small, white dumplings made from roasted rice flour, freshly grated coconut, shallots, garlic, and warm spices. These little rounds are gently boiled in a thick, creamy, coconut-based sauce. It’s usually served with kozhi—spiced chicken cooked slow and tender.
And you want to know the texture of this dish ?
Imagine a wide clay pot still warm from the fire. Inside, little white dumplings sit like tiny moons, soft and round. They float in a thick, milky white sauce, speckled with bits of golden coconut and shallots, Beside them rests the kozhi—a rich, reddish-brown chicken curry, thick and fragrant with curry leaves and black pepper. The two come together quietly, simple but comforting—food made for love and family.
When you take a bite, you feel something special.
Because the rice flour isn’t ground too fine, the dumplings have a soft graininess—l. This gentle texture holds the flavors of coconut and shallots, making every mouthful feel real and honest,
Even today, some families cook Pidiyum Kozhiyum the old way—no shortcuts, just the same slow, loving preparation that’s been passed down through generations.
So when you taste this dish, you’re not just tasting food. You are tasting a meal that’s been warming hearts for over 1,600 years.
In muscat you can find Pidiyum Kozhiyum in an eatery named food book located at Ghobra where we found the taste was awesome. Try it out and also let us know how you felt abou it.
Lets explore the history of tastes together. Welcoming and looking forward for your comments.
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