Kerala Ela Ada is a traditional Kerala delicacy made during festivals and special occasions. It is a steamed rice flour parcel filled with a sweet and flavorful mixture of jaggery, grated coconut, and cardamom.
To prepare Ela Ada, start by mixing rice flour with hot water to create a smooth dough. Flatten small portions of the dough into circles on banana leaves. Then, add the sweet filling made from a blend of jaggery, grated coconut, and cardamom powder onto the flattened dough.
Fold the banana leaf to cover the filling, creating a rectangular parcel. Steam the parcels until the aroma of the banana leaf infuses the delicacy with a unique and subtle flavor.
Ela Ada is known for its aromatic sweetness and the delicate fragrance of the banana leaf, offering a delightful treat that beautifully captures the essence of Kerala's rich culinary heritage.