Ela Ada Recipe
Ela Ada Recipe (also called Elayappam or Ila Ada) is a traditional Kerala sweet made with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery steamed in banana leaves. Perfect for festivals or as a healthy breakfast.
Servings 6 Serving
Calories 265kcal
Ingredients
For Stuffing:
- 1 tsp Ghee / Clarified butter
- ¾ cup Jaggery / Gud
- 1 cup Coconut grated
- ¼ tsp Cardamom powder
For Dough:
- 1 cup Rice flour fine
- 1½ cup Water
- 1 tsp Ghee / Clarified butter
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Roast rice flour lightly and transfer it into a mixing bowl.
- Heat water with salt and ghee. Once it comes to a boil, pour it gradually into the roasted rice flour.
- Mix with a spoon first, then knead into a smooth and soft dough while it is still warm. Keep aside.
- To make stuffing, heat ghee in a pan. Add grated coconut and sauté for a few seconds.
- Immediately add powdered jaggery. Mix well until the jaggery melts slightly and combines with the coconut.
- Add cardamom powder. Mix well and switch off the flame.
- Cut banana leaves into medium squares. Grease lightly if required.
- Take a small portion of dough, flatten it on the banana leaf, place 1–2 spoons of filling, and fold the leaf to seal it.
- Place all prepared parcels in a steamer and steam for about 10–12 minutes.
- Once done, let it rest for a minute, then carefully peel off the leaf and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg