Mung Kevum is a Sri Lankan traditional sweet which is most popular in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year dining table. Also “Mung Kevum” make for any special occasions such as when go to new houses, weddings, almsgivings etc. Find complete detail recipe below:

Mung Kevum – INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb Rice Flour
• 2 lb Mung  Four
• 3 cups Coconut or Kithul treacle
• 1 tbs Ghee or butter
• 1 tbs Salt
• Coconut Oil for deep frying

For the Batter

• 1/2 lb Rice flour
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 Egg
• Pinch of  Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Salt

METHOD:

• Mix the rice and mung flour to get an even mixture.
• Boil the treacle in a saucepan and add the flour mix.
• When the mixture starts to thicken  add butter and salt.
• Transfer the thickened mixture into a tray and spread into 1/2 – 1/4″ thick block and allow to cool.
• prepare the batter by mixing the ingredients well.
• Dip the above pieces in the batter and deep fry in coconut oil.