Unniyappam Recipe
Try this Unniyappam recipe
Try this Unniyappam recipe
- a pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 cup fresh grated coconut
- 1 cup rice (soaked in water fr 2 hrs)
- 1/2 cup jaggery powder + 1 tbsp water ( i used organic)
- 2-3 green cardamom
- 4-5 or 1 cup of small mashed bananas
- 12-14 chopped cashew nuts (optional)
- a pinch of baking soda (optional)
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 54.0000001552064 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 6.99192002009612 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (54g)
- Sodium 0 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 2.59146000744835 g
- Calories 477 calories
Step-by-step
- Firstly soak rice in water overnight or for 2 hrs.
- Mix jaggery powder in hot water. Boil for 2 mins. Check if there are any impurities.
- Strain the water and ground the rice until smooth. Add little water if required.
- Now add the jaggery-water mixture, cardamom and bananas. Grind everything even if bananas are coarsely grounded it's okay.
- Finally add salt, chopped cashews, ghee and fresh grated coconut. Mix all nicely. The mixture needs to be of idli batter consistency. If the consistency is thin then add some more mashed bananas or grated coconut.
- Allow the batter to rest for an hour or add a pinch of cooking soda, mix and you are ready to make.
- Place the appam pan / ebelskiver pan over the fire.
- Add few drops of oil over each mould.
- Once oil is hot add scoop of each batter over each mould.
- Allow to cook for a minute. Invert them with a skewer or a knife.
- Allow to cook again.
- Again invert and cook until golden brown from both sides.
- Your Unniyappam's are ready serve them hot with tea or coffee.
My Unniyappam Journey: A Sweet Success
As a busy working mom, finding time for anything beyond the daily grind can be a challenge. But lately, I’ve been rediscovering the joy of cooking, particularly baking sweet treats. There's something deeply satisfying about creating something delicious from scratch, especially when it involves sharing the results with my family. This week, that joy came in the form of Unniyappam, a traditional Kerala sweet appam. I’d seen pictures of these beautiful little golden cakes, and their intricate textures sparked my curiosity. Little did I know the journey to creating my own batch would be as rewarding as the taste itself.
The recipe itself wasn’t overly complicated, which was a relief given my limited time. The preparation was surprisingly therapeutic. Soaking the rice, meticulously grinding the batter, the gentle blending of spices and sweetness – each step felt like a small act of self-care amidst the chaos of daily life. I found myself pausing to appreciate the simple act of measuring ingredients, the subtle fragrance of cardamom filling the air, and the joy of transforming humble ingredients into something extraordinary. The batter, once prepared, had a lovely consistency; smooth, almost creamy. I let it rest, giving it time to meld, before moving onto the fun part - cooking!
The cooking process itself was an adventure. I don't own a fancy appam pan, but I managed perfectly well with a regular nonstick pan, adjusting the cooking time accordingly. The little cakes puffed up beautifully in the pan, their golden-brown surfaces promising a delicious treat within. The most challenging part, surprisingly, was flipping them! It required a gentle hand and a good amount of patience. But as each Unniyappam emerged perfectly golden and crisp, my sense of accomplishment grew with each flip.
The final result? A batch of utterly delicious Unniyappam. They were soft, delicately sweet, and fragrant with the warmth of cardamom and the subtle richness of coconut. My children devoured them, and even my husband, who usually isn't a big fan of sweet treats, found himself reaching for seconds. This experience went far beyond just baking a sweet dish; it was a reminder to slow down, to appreciate the small joys in life, and the satisfaction of creating something delicious from scratch. The Unniyappam became a symbol of this sentiment, a taste of simple pleasure, and a reminder that even in the midst of a busy life, there’s always time for a little sweetness.
More than just a recipe, this experience transformed into a valuable lesson about creating moments of peace and joy amidst the everyday hustle and bustle. I encourage you to try this recipe yourself; it’s more than just about cooking; it's about creating memories, one delicious Unniyappam at a time.
I'm already planning my next batch. Perhaps I'll experiment with different spices or add a hint of citrus. The possibilities are endless, and the journey promises to be as sweet as the destination. Until then, happy baking!
