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Lemon and Turmeric Assamese Steamed Rice Cake with Coconut-Jaggery Filling

A bright citrus note with a subtle earthy undertone.

37 minutes4 servings
Lemon and Turmeric Assamese Steamed Rice Cake with Coconut-Jaggery Filling
Photo: অজয় দাস · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Stir lemon juice into the coconut milk and add turmeric to the rice flour mixture before combining.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rice flour, baking powder, and jaggery.
  3. Add grated coconut, coconut milk, and melted butter, mixing until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 'Tekeli' steamer or bamboo steamer.
  5. Steam over boiling water for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let cool slightly before serving warm.

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