Kurakkan Halapa

Kurakkan Halapa / Halape  is a traditional Sri Lankan sweet which we use for tea time. The main ingredient is Ragi Flour(Kurakkan flour). Find detailed recipe below.

INGREDIENTS:

Ingredients required to make Kurakkan Halapa.

• 125 g Rice flour
• 125g Kurakkan flour
• pinch of salt
• 80 ml Water

For Pani Pol mixture

• 150 g coconut grated
• 75 g sugar or Honey
• 1 Clove

METHOD:

• Heat the honey and add the grated coconut and mix well. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large bowl mix Pani pol mixture with kurakkan and rice  flour and make a dough.
• Add a little water if desired.
• Now place a little dough in the center of the kande leaf and fold it in half and press the dough evenly.
• If you can’t find kande leaves use foil paper instead.
• When everything is done place the leaves or wrapped foil in a steamer and steam it for 10-15 minutes or until well done.

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