elayappam recipe | ela ada recipe | ila ada | kerala valsan
easy elayappam recipe | ela ada recipe | ila ada | kerala valsan
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
stuffing preparation:
firstly, in a pan heat 1 tsp ghee, ¾ cup jaggery and 1 cup coconut.
saute for 5 minutes or until jaggery melts completely.
the stuffing need to be sticky and aromatic.
now add ¼ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.
dough preparation:
firstly, roast 1 cup rice flour on low flame for 5 minutes.
transfer to the bowl and cool completely.
in a saucepan take 1½ cup water, 1 tsp ghee and ½ tsp salt.
get to a boil for 2 minutes.
pour the hot water over flour and mix using a spoon.
once the water is absorbed and the dough has cooled slightly start kneading with your hand.
knead to a smooth non-sticky dough by greasing little ghee to hand.
assembling and steaming:
firstly, warm the banana leaves so that it will easy to fold.
grease the leaf with ghee. you can alternatively use baking paper.
take a ball sized dough and flatten over a banana leaf.
place a tbsp of prepared stuffing and spread uniformly.
fold half and seal the sides by pressing gently.
place in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes or until it is cooked completely.
finally, elayappam / ela ada is ready for prasadam.