Idly Batter Unniappam

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 2 cup Idly batter
• 1 tsp Ginger — finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Green chillies — finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Shallots — finely chopped (Kunjulli)
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp Split bengal gram parippu (Uzhunnu)
• Curry leaves, to taste
• 1 cup Coconut oil
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   For preparing idly batter unniappam, heat 2 tsp of oil in a frying pan and let the mustard seeds crackle.

2. Step 2

   Add split bengal gram and roast it a little on low heat.

3. Step 3

   Next, add ginger, shallots and green chillies. Roast it for some time till a fine smell comes.

4. Step 4

   Toss in the curry leaves.

5. Step 5

   Add this to idly batter.

6. Step 6

   Sprinkle salt and Stir everything together thoroughly.

7. Step 7

   Keep this mixture untouched for 5-10 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Pour remaining oil to appakallu(that is used to make neyyappam) and allow it to boil.

9. Step 9

   Pour the batter to each pit of the appakallu.

10. Step 10

    Cook each side of unniappam.

11. Step 11

    Idly batter unniappam is ready. Serve hot with coconut chutney.