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Kerala Style Vattayappam

Lacy edges, spongy centre — appam is fermented rice batter swirled in a curved pan until it forms a bowl-shaped pancake. The slight tang from fermentation pairs perfectly with a coconut stew or egg curry.

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

2 cup Raw rice
1 cup Coconut — shredded
1 cup Cooked rice
1/2 tsp Yeast
1/4 tsp Salt
8 tsp Sugar
Water to grind rice
1/4 cup Milk
Raisins/ cashew for garnishing if you like the taste

Preparation

Step 1
Soak raw rice( parboiled, calrose etc) for minimum of 5 hours and drain well.
Step 2
Grind to a smooth paste with coconut, sugar, cooked rice with enough water to idli batter consistency.
Step 3
Add soaked yeast and salt to the batter and Stir everything together thoroughly. Do a salt test here(salt is necessary to bring out all the flavors).
Step 4
Close the dish with the batter with a lid and keep it for fermenting in a warm place for 8 hours preferably overnight.
Step 5
Grease a plate(shallow) one with oil, pour out the batter to half fill and steam it in a staemer for about 10 -15 mts.
Step 6
You can also use idli moulds and steam it just like you make idlis.
Step 7
In step 5 you can add raisins, cashews if desired.
Step 8
Kids it with sugar, adults can go for some spicy gravies.

Tip

The swirling motion takes practice. Your first two appams will likely be imperfect — consider them warm-up rounds.

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Main Course

Kerala Style Vattayappam

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

2 cup Raw rice
1 cup Coconut — shredded
1 cup Cooked rice
1/2 tsp Yeast
1/4 tsp Salt
8 tsp Sugar
Water to grind rice
1/4 cup Milk
Raisins/ cashew for garnishing if you like the taste

Preparation

Step 1
Soak raw rice( parboiled, calrose etc) for minimum of 5 hours and drain well.
Step 2
Grind to a smooth paste with coconut, sugar, cooked rice with enough water to idli batter consistency.
Step 3
Add soaked yeast and salt to the batter and Stir everything together thoroughly. Do a salt test here(salt is necessary to bring out all the flavors).
Step 4
Close the dish with the batter with a lid and keep it for fermenting in a warm place for 8 hours preferably overnight.
Step 5
Grease a plate(shallow) one with oil, pour out the batter to half fill and steam it in a staemer for about 10 -15 mts.
Step 6
You can also use idli moulds and steam it just like you make idlis.
Step 7
In step 5 you can add raisins, cashews if desired.
Step 8
Kids it with sugar, adults can go for some spicy gravies.