Elai Adai

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• 1/2 cup Raw rice
• 1/2 cup Boiled rice
• Salt A pinch
• 2 tsp Jaggery (Sharkkara)
• 1 cup Ripe jackfruit minced, Chakka
• 1/2 cup Jaggery (Sharkkara)
• 1 cup Coconut — grated
• 2 tbsp Jackfruit jam Chakka varatti

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For the outer covering:- Soak equal amounts of raw rice and boiled rice for 2 - 3 hrs.

2. Step 2

   Grind them fine adding salt and jaggery.

3. Step 3

   The consistency should be runny.

4. Step 4

   For the filling:- If you are using fresh fruit, mince it fine, cook for a while and add jaggery and grated coconut.

5. Step 5

   You should get the dough like consistency.

6. Step 6

   If you are using chakka varatti, first mix grated coconut with powdered jaggery (this will be real sweet) and put it on fire and stir to make the filling.

7. Step 7

   This can be done in the microwave for 4 - 5 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Add 2 tbsp or as needed of chakka varatti and Stir everything together thoroughly.

9. Step 9

   Take it off the heat.

10. Step 10

    Get plantain leaves (this imparts the adai with real flavour) and cut them to roughly 6÷square pieces.

11. Step 11

    Clean and show the banana leaves over the stove for a few seconds to make them flexible.

12. Step 12

    Spread 2 tbsp of the ground batter on the leaf like a thin dosa.

13. Step 13

    Place 2 tbsp of the jackfruit filling on top of it and fold it into half.

14. Step 14

    Keep the steamer ready and steam 3 or 4 at a time for 7 - 8 minutes.

15. Step 15

    Serve while still hot or cold.