Vattayappam

I don't know whether this dish is know in this same name in all parts of Kerala. But we call it Vattayappam, probably because it is usually made in a round dish. This dish reminds me of my paternal grand mother. She alwys used to make tis when me my sister and cousins were kids. I recall those vaccation times, when we used to play around and she would serve us this sweet confectionery with tea in the evening.



Ingredients:

1. Cooked brown rice- 2 tbp
2. Rice flour- 1 cup
3. Yeast- 1/4 tsp
4. Grated coconut- 1/2 cup
5. Salt- to taste
6. Sugar- 1/4 cup
7. Water- 1/2 cup

Method:

1. In a grinder grind the grated coconut and all the other ingrdients.
2. Make sure that the batter is thick like cakes. If you scoop it on a spatula, it shouldn't come off. easily unless we shake it. That's the consistency required.
3. Keep the batter to rise for 6 to 8 hours, preferably over night
4. Apply few drops of oil on to a steel plate/ 2 inch deep
5. Pour the batter and level it. On top place few golden raisins for decoration.
6. Steam water in an idli maker. Keep this plate inside and let it cook in that steam for 15mints


7. Cut vattayappam in diamond shape and serve hot with tea as evening snack or for breakfast.