Unniyappam Made With Semolina
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 40 servings
- 1K g Semolina
- 3/4 kg Jaggiry
- 1/2 kg Banana small
- 50 g Seasame — roasted
- 250 g Coconut small roasted pieces
- 1 tbsp Cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp Yeast / baking soda
- Water, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Boil and melt the Jaggiry in 1/2 cup of water and set aside to get it cool.
Step 2
Grind bananas.
Step 3
Mix semolina in the jaggiry water and add the grinded bananas.stir & mix it well.
Step 4
Add water as needed to make the batter loose enough to pour in the unniyappam thava pits.
Step 5
Add rosated seasame, roasted small pieces of coconut, cardmom powder, yeast and and allow it to stand for 2-3 hrs.
Step 6
Heat the Unniyappam pan,and fill oil in each impression upto 3/4.
Step 7
When the oil is very hot,reduce the heat to medium and fill the thava pits with the batter upto a little more than 3/4th full.
Step 8
Allow it to cook slowly until done. :- Do not cover the pan.
Step 9
When one side is done,flip over to the other side and cook. :- It will come out easily without sticking,if its cooked well.
Step 10
Cook until both sides are golden brown.
Step 11
Remove and drain it to a tissue paper.
Step 12
Serve while still hot. :- This is good snack item that can be served along with tea.
Tip
The swirling motion takes practice. Your first two appams will likely be imperfect — consider them warm-up rounds.
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