{Ramadan Special} - Erachi Pola by Zareena of 'My Experiments with Food'

​Today my post is about Malabar delicacy called as erachi pola / meat and rice layered cake. This is one of the most easiest dishes which can be prepared for large gathering. The Malabar cuisine is totally rich and unique. In this erachi pola chicken is layered with rice batter and is cooked on a slow flame. This is not made regularly in our house, but as I wanted to try something different, when i was in Kerala, I made this with the help of my aunt and came out well. This is an irresistible dish which will be loved by all.

• Heat a small nonstick pan over low flame. Smear little oil or ghee, pour a big spoonful of rice batter as the first layer and cover and cook this for about 10 minutes. This will be the second layer.
• When the top is cooked lightly, spread the shredded chicken mixture fully over the cooked rice batter. Cover for a minute.
• Pour another spoonful of the rice batter over the chicken mixture and cover and cook for about 10- 15 minutes. This is the third layer. Make sure the top layer is cooked well.
• Or else if it is taking too much time to cook, flip on another non stick pan of same size and cook this on slow flame.
• Get a plate ready. Run a knife through the edges of the non stick pan. Cover the pan with the plate and turn upside down. This erachi pola is ready to serve.

Thank you Zareena for sending across this wonderful recipe and being part of Global Ramadan Event – Joy From Fasting To Feasting – VIII.

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NOTE: You can find updated list of entries @ Joy From Fasting To Feasting - VIII.