Neyyappam
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 10 servings
- 3 cup Rice
- 3 Tablespoon Flour/Maida
- 1 tsp Cumin/Jeera
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds/Ellu
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut — cut into small pieces
- 250 g Jaggery boiled in 1 cup water and sieved to remove lumps
- 1 pinch Baking Soda
- Salt, to taste
- Cocunut Oil/Ghee, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Soak 3 cups of rice in water for about 5 hours, dry it and grind it well in a mixer.
Step 2
To the rice powder, add 3 tablespoon Maida,1 tsp Jeera, Sharkara pani, 1 tsp Ellu, Coconut pieces, and a pinch of salt. This should be made as a batter and consistency should be similar to Idli batter.
Step 3
Allow that mixture to ferment for 5-6 hours.
Step 4
Add a pinch of Cooking soda to that mixture and stir it well.
Step 5
Heat a kadai and pour half coconut oil and half ghee for fry in hot oiling.
Step 6
Fry the appam in medium flame until it becomes golden brown and crispy on the edges.
Tip
A well-seasoned appachatti is worth the investment. The appam should release from the pan without any resistance.
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