Vattayappam

One of the healthiest traditional teatime snacks in Kerala, Vattayappam is both gentle on the digestive system and a treat to the taste buds.

Ingredients:

1. Soaked rice - 2 cups
2. Cooked rice - 1 cup
3. Grated coconut - 1 cup
4. Yeast – ½ tsp
5. Sugar – ¼ cup
6. Salt – ¼ tsp
7. Roasted cashews and raisins – for garnishing
8. Cardamom powder - a pinch

Method of preparation:

First the rice needs to be soaked in water for 5-6 hours, drained and kept aside. Next, grind this with grated coconut, sugar and cooked rice by adding enough water to create a smooth batter. Be careful while adding water as the batter should not become too watery.

Now, add yeast, salt and mix well together. Cover this with a lid and keep it in a warm place for 6-8 hrs to ferment. Once fermented, check for sweetness and also add cardamom powder. Gently stir the mixture and keep it aside.

Proceed to grease a flat pan with a little oil and spoon in the fermented batter. Garnish it with cashews and raisins and steam it for 20 - 25 minutes. Vattayappam is ready.