Sri Lankan Handi Kevum (කැවුම්) Ingredients * Raw rice – 300 g * All purpose flour – 150 g * Freshly grated coconut – 75 g * Sesame seeds – 10 g * Sugar – 350–400 g (or half sugar and half jaggery) * Water – ¼ cup (for syrup) * Pinch of salt * Extra water if needed * Oil for deep frying ⸻ Method Wash the raw rice well and soak it in enough water for 2 hours 30 minutes. Drain the rice completely. Spread it on a clean kitchen tissue or cloth and let it dry slightly. Blend the rice into a very fine powder. In a large bowl, add the rice flour, all purpose flour, grated coconut, sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside. In a saucepan, add sugar or a mix of sugar and jaggery with ¼ cup water. Heat gently until it melts completely. Use only enough water to melt the sugar or jaggery. Don’t make it watery. Some people prefer a thinner batter for a flatter texture, but I prefer mine slightly thick for a richer result. Let the syrup cool slightly, then pour it into the dry mixture. Mix well to form a thick batter. Add a little extra water only if needed. Cover the batter and let it rest for 3 to 4 hours. After resting, give the batter a good mix. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Use a ladle spoon to pour a portion of batter into the hot oil. With a small spoon, gently splash hot oil over the top of the batter in a circular motion. It will puff up and naturally release from the pan. Flip it over and cook the other side. Fry on medium heat until the inside is cooked through and the outside is golden. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel. If you have any doubts, drop them in the comments I’ll reply to all of you ❤️ If there’s any recipe you’d like to see next, let me know as well I’d love to make it for you Follow for more delicious recipes! @jazees_recipes #HandiKevum #SriLankanKevum #KevumRecipe #SriLankanFood #TraditionalSriLankanFood - @jazees_recipes