Kerala Unniyappam | Unniyappam
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 7 servings
- 2 cup Rice flour Ari podi
- 1/2 cup All purpose flour Maida
- 3/4 cup Jaggery syrup (Sharkkara)
- 1/4 - Coconut — grated
- 2 nos Banana
- 2 - Cardamom — powdered (Elakka)
- 2 tsp Ghee
- 11/2 cup Water
- Oil — for frying
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing the delicious snack, first heat ghee in a pan.
Step 2
Roast coconut, till it turns light brown.
Step 3
Grind together the banana, roasted coconut and cardamom powder in a blender.
Step 4
Mix together the rice flour, maida, jaggery syrup(warm) and the ground mixture, slowly adding water.
Step 5
Give it a good stir and make into a idli-batter like consistency. Set aside for 3 - 4 hrs.
Step 6
Heat the oil in an unniyappam kara.
Step 7
Slowly pour batter into the moulds and cook, till both sides are done.
Step 8
;- Can also add roasted coconut pieces in the batter. :- This can be made with fried puttu podi or normal rice flour.
Step 9
The sweet snack with loved ones.
Tip
The swirling motion takes practice. Your first two appams will likely be imperfect — consider them warm-up rounds.
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