Tasty Kerala style "Ottada / ilayada" Recipe

Ingredients
rice flour 1 1/2 cup (roasted)
salt to taste
boiling water 1 1/2- 1 3/4 cup(approx)
banana leaves to wrap
for filling
dessicated coconut /shredded coconut 1 1/2 cup
jaggery 3/4 cup
water 1/3 cup
cardamom powder 5-6 pods crushed

Method
-Melt the jaggery in water and strain to remove impurities.Boil again ,add the dessicated coconut and mix well.Keep stirring till the water content dries up.Put off flame and add the crushed cardamom powder and mix well.
-Take the rice flour in a bowl,add salt.Mix well.Add the boiling water into it slowly to form a smooth dough.Wet your hands in cold water and then knead the dough when it is warm to get a smooth dough softer than chapathi dough.
-Wash and clean the banana leaves,pat dry.Spoon one tbsp of dough in the center of the leaf and then using your fingers stretch out the dough to the edges such that the dough is evenly thinned.Add a spoonful of filling in half of the dough and fold it over.The steps can be seen here.(Always keep a bowl with water ,dip your fingers each time and then stretch it,becomes easier)

(Ready to cook wraps)

-Close with the other half pressing gently such that the pack is sealed.

-Heat a clay pot/mann chatti,place a wrap or two in the pan when its really hot.Let it cook for 5-10 minutes,the leaf starts browning and drying up.Flip the other side and let it cook until done.Flip again and gently lift the banana leaf and note the ada changes color to off white and the filling becomes visible in between with brown spots.
OR
-If you wish a softer ada like steamed ones,then place it in the non stick,sprinkle a few drops of water over the wrap and close it with a lid.Let it cook for 5-10 minutes,and follow the same procedure as above flipping,this gives a more softer texture.
-Remove from non stick ,peel the leaf wrap and serve it as breakfast/tea time snack!!

Servings~ 8-10 adas

NOTES
*Always use boiling water to prepare the dough.
*Dip your hands in water and spread the dough on the leaf,prevents sticking.