Aluwa
Sri Lankan

Aluwa

A chewy sweet made from rice flour and coconut, perfumed with cardamom.

Medium1.5 hours

Where it comes from

Aluwa is a traditional Sri Lankan sweet, often made during festive occasions, showcasing the island's love for coconut and cardamom in desserts.

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Roast rice flour until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Boil sugar and water to make a syrup.

  3. 3

    Mix syrup with rice flour, coconut, and cardamom.

  4. 4

    Spread mixture in a tray and press down evenly.

  5. 5

    Cut into diamond shapes once set.

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