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Kumbilappam/Vazhanayila Appam/Chakka Appam/Steamed Jackfruit Dumplings

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Kumbilappam made with Vazhanayila  Kumbilappam is another authentic dish from Kerala.The main ingredient of this recipe is Chakka pazham(Jackfruit). Jackfruit, jaggery ,rice flour and some fresh coconut are mixed together to prepare the dough. It is then wrapped in Vazhanayila (this aromatic leaf gives a special flavour to the appam) in Kumbil(Cone) shape. That's why the name kumbilappam! The flavour of jackfruit and aroma of the leaves together gives a great taste to this dish. Here goes my mom-in-law's recipe for kumbilappam. Ingredients:  Ripe Jackfruit Bulbs(chopped finely)  - 2cups Jaggery(scraped) - 1 cup(adjust according to your taste) Freshly grated coconut - 1cup Rice flour (roasted) - 2cups. Cardmom (powdered) - 1/2tsp(optional ) Vazhana Ela or Banana leaves - as required. Method: 1 Melt jaggery in 1/2 cup of water.Remove the impurities. 2 Make a smooth paste of jackfruit pieces without adding any water. 3.In a big bowl add jackfruit paste,jaggery syrup and coc...
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Meen Pollichathu(Fish in Banana Leaf Wraps)

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Vattayappam(Steamed Rice Cake)

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Ingredients: Raw Rice - 2 cups Grated coconut or coconut milk - 1cup Cooked Rice - 1/2 cup Yeast - 1/2tsp Sugar -1/4 to 1/2 cup,use it accordingly Salt - a pinch Cardmom powder - a pinch For Garnishing Cashews and raisins(optional) Method: 1)Soak the rice in water  for 4 -5hrs.Grind with cooked rice sugar and coconut milk.You can add 1/2 cup water if the batter is too thick.It should be like idly batter. 2)Meanwhile add the yeast in 3tbsp of lukewarm water. 3)Add  yeast mixture to the batter and mix well. 4)Cover it with a lid and keep it in a warm place for 8- 10 hrs to ferment. 5)Just before preparing add salt and cardmom powder.Mix well. 6)Grease a flat pan with little oil and pour the batter.Top it with cashews and raisins. 7)Steam it for 15-20 minutes on medium heat or until it is done. 8)Allow to cool and cut into desired shape. Notes: 1) Cooked rice will give a nice spongy texture to Vattayappam. 2)You can use the same batter for palappam as well.
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