Homemade Ada | How to make ada
Homemade Ada is one of the main ingredients used for making Ada Pradhaman, a very popular Kerala-style payasam. Ada is nothing but steamed rice sheets made by spreading rice batter on banana leaf and cooking it. Once made, it can be cut into small pieces and used for making payasam, or even enjoyed as a savory snack of your choice. Learn How to make Ada at home with step by step pictures and video.
Servings2 people
Ingredients
Soaking Method
- ½ cup raw rice
- ¼ teaspoon ghee
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- salt to taste
Instant Method
- ½ cup raw rice flour
- ¼ teaspoon ghee
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse ½ cup raw rice first then soak in water till immersing level for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours rinse it again drain water then grind in mixer to a smooth batter. Add water little by little while grinding. Add salt to taste, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon ghee to the batter.
- Mix it well. The batter should be smooth flowing slightly thick like this.
- Cut banana leaf into small pieces and keep it ready. Spread the batter on it to a thin layer.
- Roll it and tie with banana leaf strings.
- This is instant version using rice flour. To a bowl add ½ cup rice flour along with salt to taste, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon ghee.
- Mix this well first. Add water little by little and keep mixing.
- Mix to form a smooth flowing slightly thick batter.
- Spread on banana leaf, roll and tie.
- Prepare a steamer and add the rolled banana leaf. Cook covered and steam cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Gently open and peel off.
- Cut into small squares. Repeat to finish.
- You can use a plate instead of banana leaf too. Add a ladle full of batter, swirl to coat evenly to form a thin layer on all sides.
- Steam cook for 10 minutes.
- Cut into squares.
- Homemade ada is ready. Store in fridge in a clean dry container.
Video
Notes
- Batter consistency – You should make it flowing and slightly thick. If too thick ada will be hard, if too thin it will turn sticky.
- Banana leaf – Using banana leaf makes the ada flavorful and soft. I would recommend using banana leaf, if its not available you can use plate/
- Rolling and steaming – Try to roll tight and tie it so batter cooks evenly and does not leak. I steam for around 10–12 minutes till it is set.
- Cooling – You should always cool it completely before cutting. If you cut when warm it will stick and tear.
- Storage – I keep in airtight box at room temperature , it keeps well in fridge for about 3 days. You can steam again for few minutes to soften if it becomes too dry.
- Rice flour option – If you are in hurry, you can mix rice flour with water and make batter. Follow same steps for steaming.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Ada | How to make ada
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 169
Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g
Sodium 971mg42%
Potassium 53mg2%
Carbohydrates 37g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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