Ela Ada
Ela Ada is a traditional South Indian sweet dish made with rice flour, jaggery, coconut, and banana. The mixture is wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, resulting in a delicious and aromatic treat. It's a popular dish during festivals and special occasions in Kerala.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 cup jaggery (or sugar as a substitute)
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 4-5 banana leaves cut into squares and lightly heated over a flame to make them pliable
- Water as needed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix grated coconut, jaggery, and mashed bananas to make the filling.
- Take a banana leaf square and place a small portion of the rice flour dough on it. Flatten and shape it into a small circle or oval.
- Put a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery-banana filling on one side of the dough on the banana leaf.
- Fold the banana leaf over the filling and press the edges to seal the ada.
- Repeat the process for the remaining dough and filling.
- Steam the Ela Adas in a steamer for about 10-15 minutes until cooked.
- Once done, remove from the steamer and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the Ela Adas warm and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 101g (34%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 14g (22%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 357mg (10%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 60g (67%)Vitamin A: 38IU (1%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 29mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
