Manga Ada Recipe
Manga Ada Recipe is a soft and fragrant Kerala sweet made with ripe mangoes, rice flour, coconut, and jaggery. The batter is spread on banana leaf and steamed until soft and flavorful.
Servings 6 Ada
Calories 274kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 250 gm Rice flour
- 3 Mango pulp
- 1/4 cup Jaggery or to taste
- 1/2 Coconut grated
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
- Salt a pinch
- Banana leaf as needed
Instructions
- Wash and wipe the banana leaves properly. Cut into medium-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl add mango pulp, jaggery, coconut, cardamom powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add rice flour and mix to make a thick spreadable batter. Add little water if needed.
- Spread 2 to 3 tablespoons batter on one side and fold gently.
- Arrange the prepared ada in a steamer and steam on medium flame for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly. Open the banana leaf and serve warm or cold.
Notes
Use sweet ripe mangoes for best flavor.
Adjust jaggery depending on mango sweetness.
Do not make the batter too runny.
Fresh coconut gives best taste and texture.
Manga Ada tastes best fresh.
At the most, leftovers can be enjoyed the next morning for breakfast.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1120IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg