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Ela Ada (Banana Leaf Wrapped Rice Cakes)
Ela Ada is a traditional South Indian delicacy primarily from Kerala, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, combining the flavors of rice flour, grated coconut, and jaggery.
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Recipe Instructions
- 1
Soak rice in water for about 4-5 hours. Drain and grind to a smooth fine batter with little salt and water.
- 2
Mix melted jaggery, grated coconut, and cardamom powder to make the sweet filling.
- 3
Clean the banana leaves and cut them into small rectangles. Heat each leaf to make it pliable.
- 4
Spread a small amount of rice batter on the leaf.
- 5
Add a spoonful of the sweet coconut filling in the center of the batter.
- 6
Fold the leaf into a packet ensuring the edges are sealed.
- 7
Steam the prepared Ela Adas for about 20 minutes till they are fully cooked.