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# Elayappam Recipe
## Stuffing preparation
firstly, in a pan heat 1 tsp ghee, ¾ cup jaggery and 1 cup coconut.
saute for 5 minutes or until jaggery melts completely.
the stuffing need to be sticky and aromatic.
now add ¼ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.
## Dough preparation
firstly, roast 1 cup rice flour on low flame for 5 minutes.
transfer to the bowl and cool completely.
in a saucepan take 1½ cup water, 1 tsp ghee and ½ tsp salt.
get to a boil for 2 minutes.
pour the hot water over flour and mix using a spoon.
once the water is absorbed and the dough has cooled slightly start kneading with your hand.
knead to a smooth non-sticky dough by greasing little ghee to hand.
## Assembling and steaming
1. firstly, warm the banana leaves so that it will easy to fold.
2. grease the leaf with ghee. you can alternatively use baking paper.
3. take a ball sized dough and flatten over a banana leaf.
4. place a tbsp of prepared stuffing and spread uniformly.
5. fold half and seal the sides by pressing gently.
6. place in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes or until it is cooked completely.
7. finally, **elayappam** / **ela ada** is ready for prasadam.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, roast the rice flour on low flame as it prevents dough from turning sticky.
* also, the stuffing can be varied to your choice by adding dry fruits.
* additionally, shape or design the kadubu to your choice.
* finally, **elayappam** / **ela ada** tastes great when topped with ghee.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/elayappam-recipe-ela-ada-recipe-ila-ada/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/elayappam-recipe-ela-ada-recipe-ila-ada/)
## Stuffing preparation
2. grease the leaf with ghee. you can alternatively use baking paper.
3. take a ball sized dough and flatten over a banana leaf.
4. place a tbsp of prepared stuffing and spread uniformly.
5. fold half and seal the sides by pressing gently.
6. place in a steamer and steam for 15 minutes or until it is cooked completely.
7. finally, **elayappam** / **ela ada** is ready for prasadam.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, roast the rice flour on low flame as it prevents dough from turning sticky.
* also, the stuffing can be varied to your choice by adding dry fruits.
* additionally, shape or design the kadubu to your choice.
* finally, **elayappam** / **ela ada** tastes great when topped with ghee.