Helapa is a Sri Lankan dessert made with a palm syrup and coconut base that is thickened with red rice flour and kurakkan (finger millet) flour, and then steamed in kanda (Macaranga peltata) leaves.

See also:
lo mai gai
kankanen suman
Categories: Dessert
Characteristic of: Sri Lankan cuisine
Contains: Coconut Palm syrup
Application of: Steam
References:
Jayani C. Senanayake describes her memories of helapa and a recipe
Lakpura: Helapa (Halapa) ෴ හැලප

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