Pazham Ada
Veg
Vegan
A traditional steamed dessert made with rice flour and a sweet filling of ripe bananas and coconut.
Cuisines
Malabar
Best for
Breakfast
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | rice flour |
| 2 | ripe bananas |
| 1/4 cup | grated coconut |
| 1/4 cup | jaggery |
| 1/4 teaspoon | cardamom powder |
| 1 pinch | salt |
| 2 | banana leaves |
Instructions
- 1 Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- 2 Add rice flour, grated coconut, jaggery, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt to the mashed bananas.
- 3 Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to form a thick batter-like consistency.
- 4 Cut the banana leaves into rectangular pieces and wilt them slightly over a flame to make them pliable.
- 5 Place a spoonful of the banana mixture onto each banana leaf piece and spread it evenly.
- 6 Fold the banana leaf over the mixture to form a parcel.
- 7 Heat a steamer with water and place the banana leaf parcels inside.
- 8 Steam the parcels for about 15-20 minutes until the mixture is cooked through.
- 9 Remove from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.
Tips
Ensure the banana leaves are pliable to avoid tearing when folding.