Muttayappam
A Kerala breakfast classic with its characteristic soft, fluffy middle and paper-thin, crispy edges. The fermented batter gives it a gentle sourness that balances rich curries.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1 cup Raw rice
- 1 Egg
- 1 Onion
- 2 Green chilly
- Coriander leaves, a few
- Salt, to taste
- Oil — for deep frying
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing Muttayappam, first soak rice over night.
Step 2
Grind it along with very little water. The batter should be in a thick consistency.
Step 3
Add 1 egg and blend it again.
Step 4
Pour it into a bowl and add chopped onion, green chilly, coriander leaves and salt. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 5
Pour a small laddle full of batter into the hot oil and fry in hot oil until lightly browned.
Step 6
Muttayappam is ready.
Tip
Hard-boil the eggs first, then make shallow cuts on the surface before adding them to the gravy — this lets the masala flavour penetrate inside.
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