Malnad, Karnataka
Akki halbai
Rice and coconut ground and cooked with jaggery into a soft, sliceable sweet. Malnad's monsoon comfort.
60 minTime
2 gProtein each
mildSpice
4hPlan ahead. Soak for 4 hours first; the 60 minutes come after.
Make it your way
Grandma's wayRice, coconut and jaggery, stirred to a set.
The original229kcalsame
2 gproteinsame
2 gfibresame
60minutessame
Classic akki halbai.
Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.
Ingredients
Method
4 steps- 1Grind soaked rice and coconut with water into a smooth, thin batter.
- 2Melt jaggery with a little water, strain and add the batter.
- 3Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, adding ghee bit by bit.
- 4Add cardamom, spread in a greased plate and cut into diamonds when cool.
Serve it like this
Cut into diamonds and serve two on a plate or banana leaf, at room temperature.
