Kinnathappam

A steamed sweet rice cake unique to Malabar — a thick batter of rice flour, coconut milk, jaggery, and cardamom poured into a greased brass vessel (kinnath) and steam-cooked until set into a smooth, custard-like slab. Sliced and served warm at Malabar Eid gatherings and weddings, its texture falls between a soft cake and a firm pudding.