Mandai vellam is made from the sap of the Palmyra palm tree (Borassus flabellifer) or the date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera). The sap, also known as "toddy," is collected by tapping the tree, and then it is boiled down to a thick consistency. This concentrated syrup is then poured into molds to solidify, resulting in blocks or cakes of mandai vellam.
The color of mandai vellam can range from light golden brown to dark brown, depending on the degree of processing and impurities present. It has a rich, caramel-like flavor with hints of molasses and is often used as a sweetener in various dishes, desserts, and beverages.
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Mandai vellam is made from the sap of the Palmyra palm tree (Borassus flabellifer) or the date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera). The sap, also known as "toddy," is collected by tapping the tree, and then it is boiled down to a thick consistency. This concentrated syrup is then poured into molds to solidify, resulting in blocks or cakes of mandai vellam.
The color of mandai vellam can range from light golden brown to dark brown, depending on the degree of processing and impurities present. It has a rich, caramel-like flavor with hints of molasses and is often used as a sweetener in various dishes, desserts, and beverages.