How to make Banana Leaf Cups

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is high in protein and fiber.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with additional health benefits.

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Flakes add texture without extra calories.

Cut banana leaves into squares and wilt them over heat to make them pliable.

In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour with spices, tamarind, jaggery, coconut, green chilies, ginger, and salt.

Gradually add water to the mixture until a smooth batter forms.

Spread the batter evenly on the banana leaves, leaving space around the edges.

Roll the banana leaves tightly to form cups, securing the ends with toothpicks.

Place the cups in a steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.

Steam the cups over boiling water for about 15-20 minutes until they are set.

Remove the cups from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

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