Kumbilappam

Kumbilappam

Kumbilappam

Veg

A sweet dumpling made with ripe jackfruit, rice flour, and jaggery, wrapped in bay leaves and steamed.

Cuisines

Kerala

Best for

Snacks Dessert

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Jackfruit 1 cup Jackfruit , ripe bulbs
rice flour 1 cup Rice flour
Coconut 1/2 cup Coconut , grated
jaggery 1/2 cup Jaggery
cardamom 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom , powder
Banana Leaf Banana Leaf
water Water , as needed
salt 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.

Tips

Ensure the banana leaves are soft and pliable to prevent tearing while wrapping.