Koovai Recipe | Muslim Special Koovai Sweet | Malaysian Dessert Koovai | Sweet recipe

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a similar flavor with lower glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: plastic wrap

Parchment paper is a good substitute for steaming.

glutinous rice flour

🥗Healthier: regular rice flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Regular rice flour can be used for a lighter texture.

Prepare banana leaves by cutting into squares and lightly steaming them until pliable.

Mix rice flour and glutinous rice flour in a bowl.

Combine coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

Add the coconut mixture to the flour and mix until smooth.

Add water gradually to achieve a pourable batter consistency.

Pour the batter into prepared banana leaves, filling them halfway.

Steam the filled banana leaves in a steamer for 20-25 minutes until set.

Remove from steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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