Imbul kiribath

This is a traditional sri lankan sweet called Imbul kiribath. its very nutrient and this sweet dish we use for special occasions as well as for breakfast.

Ingredients for the filling (caramelise coconut)

1. Finely grated coconut        500g
2. Molasses                            1 1/2 cup
3. Cardamom powder           1/4 teaspoon       
4. Lemon zest                       1/2 teaspoon
5. Salt                                   1/4 teaspoon

Preparation-

Put all the ingredients in to a pan and cook in a slow fire till the coconut and other ingredients become soft and  moist. let it cool.

Kiribath

1. White rice                250g
2. Coconut milk           2 1/2 cup
3. Salt                           1 1/2 teaspoon

Preparation

Wash the rice thoroughly and put it in a pot ,and with the rest of the ingredients as well.cover and cook it in a medium heat until the rice become soft and tender. 

How to assemble -

We use banana leaf for this step though if you can't find banana leaf, you can use a oil paper, Need a  8"-8" oil paper. take a one cup of cooked kiribath and put it on the middle of the oil paper and flatten it in to a 4' diameter (a circle),now take two table spoons of caramelise coconut and put on the middle of the kiribath,make it like a log (do not spread it) ,then fold the paper,and make sure that you sealed the kiribath and twist it from both side, now open the oil paper carefully and place the imbul kiribath on the plate. 

Make 4-5 imbul  kiribath and serve with banana .