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Mung Kavum

Cultural Context

Mung Kavum is a traditional Sri Lankan sweet made from mung beans, often prepared during festive occasions like the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. This dish showcases the use of local ingredients and reflects the island's rich culinary heritage. Its unique texture and flavor have made it a beloved treat, with variations found across South Asia.

Sri LankanLKdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup mung beans
1 cup rice flour
3/4 cup jaggery
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk offers a lighter alternative with a similar texture.

1

Soak mung beans in water for several hours or overnight.

2

Drain the mung beans and blend them into a smooth paste.

3

Combine the mung bean paste with rice flour, jaggery, and a pinch of salt.

4

Add coconut milk gradually until a smooth batter forms.

5

Incorporate ground cardamom and cinnamon into the batter for flavor.

6

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

7

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on both sides.

8

Remove the fried kavum and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

9

Serve warm or at room temperature as a sweet treat.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Mung Kalu KavumMung Cake

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