Neyyappam | Kerala Style Traditional Neyyappam

Ingredientsfor 6 servings

• 1 kg Raw rice(Soaked
• 3/4 kg Jaggery
• 8 tbsp Maida/All purpose flour
• 1 tsp Cardamom powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seed powder
• 1 tbsp Black sesame seeds(Ellu
• 1/2 cup Coconut pieces
• Salt Pinch
• Oil — for frying
• 2 tbsp Ghee

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Wash and drain the soaked rice. Set aside.

2. Step 2

   Boil about 5 cups water in a non stick pan and add crushed jaggery to it. Melt and strain the impurities. Allow it to cool. Add the strained jaggery mix and soaked rice in a mixer to grind it into a semi coarse batter of right consistency (you can feel small bits when you rub the batter with your fingers).

3. Step 3

   Transfer the batter into a bowl. Add maida and mix very well for 5-10 minutes. Allow this mix to ferment for about 4-5 hours.

4. Step 4

   Add other ingredients: cardamom powder, sesame seeds, cumin powder and Stir everything together thoroughly to form a semi thick batter.

5. Step 5

   Fry the coconut pieces in 2 tablespoon ghee and set aside.

6. Step 6

   Mix it with the batter and add a pinch of salt.

7. Step 7

   Now pour the batter with the help of a deep spoon into hot boiling oil in a pan and allow it to fry. When you see the sides getting browned, then carefully flip over to other side with the help of a spoon and cook till golden brown on both sides.

8. Step 8

   Repeat the process and prepare remaining Neyyappams.