Ilayada is the basic Kerala ada, frequently prepared in Kerala homes. Also known as Banana Leaf Ada, it is a beloved traditional sweet from Kerala made with rice flour and a rich coconut‑jaggery filling. Wrapped in banana leaves and steamed to perfection, this delicacy offers authentic South Indian flavor and nostalgic comfort with every bite. Perfect as a snack or festive treat.

kerala ada or Ilayada

Ingredients for Ilayada (Banana Leaf Ada):

  1. Coconut scraped – 5 big spoons
    Jaggery – 100 gm, scraped
    Cardamom – 3, crushed
    Ghee – 1 big spoon
  2. Water – 200 milli
    Salt – A pinch
  3. Rice flour heated & fried – 200 gm
  4. Banana leaf pieces – As required

How to prepare Ilayada (Banana Leaf Ada)?

  1. Take all ingredients listed as 1 in a bowl, mix well, and keep aside.
  2. Boil water, adding salt. When it boils, add rice flour.
  3. Stir it well and turn off the flame.
  4. Before it cools completely, mix well and prepare soft dough.
  5. Spread a little dough each in torn banana leaves and place a little filling too.
  6. Fold it once to seal the dough.
  7. Continue the process till the whole dough and filling are used.
  8. Steam cook these ads for 10 minutes using a steamer.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine September 1 – 14, 2013

Read a few more Ada recipes here. Here is the page link. Click on the images in the gallery to read. 

 

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