Kumbilappam

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Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup	ripe jackfruit bulbs
1 cup	rice flour
1/2 cup	grated coconut
1/2 cup	jaggery
1/4 teaspoon	cardamom powder
—	banana leaves
—	water as needed
1 pinch	salt

Instructions

1. 1 Deseed the jackfruit bulbs and chop them into small pieces.
2. 2 In a blender, grind the jackfruit pieces into a smooth paste.
3. 3 Melt the jaggery in a small amount of water over low heat to make a syrup, then strain to remove impurities.
4. 4 In a mixing bowl, combine the jackfruit paste, rice flour, grated coconut, jaggery syrup, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt.
5. 5 Mix well to form a thick batter. Add water if necessary to achieve the right consistency.
6. 6 Cut the banana leaves into squares of about 8x8 inches and wilt them over a flame to make them pliable.
7. 7 Place a spoonful of the batter onto each banana leaf square.
8. 8 Fold the leaf around the batter to form a cone or cylindrical shape, securing it with a toothpick if needed.
9. 9 Place the wrapped cones in a steamer and steam them for about 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
10. 10 Remove from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.