Kumbilappam

Usha Devi
June 2, 2019

9 ingredients
4 servings
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Cooking time
30 min
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Intermediate
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Chakkayada/ Kumbilappam /Therali Appam/ Steamed Jackfruit Dumplings... whatever the name, its keralite's nostalgic taste clubbed with the aromatic fragrance of Vazhna ila (Malabathrum leaves) . Today we will try it. Traditionally its made with Chakka varattiyathu (Jackfruit preserve) but if you dont have it, don't worry we will make it instantly

Ingredients

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1 cup Chakka Varattiyathu (Jackfruit Preserve) (optional)
1 cup Jackfruit slices
1/2 cup Jaggery
1 teaspoon Ghee
2 cup Rice powder
1/2 cup grated Coconut
1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder
Salt as required
Vazhana Ila (Indian Bay leaf) as required

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Kumbilappam , the process may be little longer, but the taste is heavenly. So, let’s start
If you have Chakka Varattiyathu already, then the recipe is very easy, if not lets make it quickly.
First of all , let’s slice jackfruit in to small pieces
Next, we will make a paste using a blender. ( never make smooth paste)
Now we will add Jaggery, Cardamom powder and mix well (Instant chakka varattiyathu is ready)
If everything mixed well, Add Rice powder, Salt, Ghee and make heavy paste.
Now with the Vazhana Ila (Indian Bay leaves) , we will make cone , pin it with Tooth Pick, Fill the batter, close it with top end of the leaf
Now let’s steam it for atleast 15-20 minutes. Kumbilappam is ready!!