VELLAM ADAI BY ASHA SAJU

A TRADITIONAL TAMILIAN DISH "VELLAM ADAI " LETS CHECK OUT..!

VELLAM ADAI

INGREDIENTS : 

Rice flour,- 2 cups

Jaggery,-1 cup

Brown moong-1/4cup & Grated coconut or pieces of coconut

METHOD: 

Take one big piece of jaggery n Boil 2 cups water in a heavy bottomed vessel, add jaggery and dissolve it completely.Filter the jaggery to remove impurities in a metal strainer. Bring to boil again.

Now pressure cook the brown moong for 3-4 whistles.Once done add these cooked brown moong to the jaggery syrup n stir n add coconut grated or pieces .at this point add rice flour n keep stirring and add few drops of oil so that it doesn't stick. Once done allow to cool Make equal sized balls, flatten in well greased hands and make a hole in the middle. When u make hole, dip the finger in sesame oil to make it easier. Arrange in plate/ idli plate and steam for 10 mins..Remove and serve once it cools down.