Crispy Unniyappam (Karayappam)

Ingredients:- 

Rice flour  - 1 cup

Maida – ¼ cup

Aval(Beaten rice) – 4-6 tbsp

Jaggery (Melted)- 1 cup

Sliced Coconut - ½ cup

Cardamom powder - ¼ tsp

Dry ginger powder – ¼ tsp

Salt – a pinch

Sesame seed – ½ tsp

Unniappam kadai(I used non stick unniyappam kadai)

Baking powder - 1/2 tsp(optional)

Water

Oil

Directions:-

·       Soak the aval and blend it smooth paste using blender and keep it aside.

·       Roast sesame seed using pan.

·       Mix rice flour,aval paste,cardamom powder,sliced coconut,melted jaggery,baking powder,maida,ginger powder,roasted sesame seed with little water and a pinch of salt.

·       Batter should be just like Idli batter  consistency. Keep aside for 2-3 hours.

·       Heat unniyappam kadai on a medium heat. Sprinkle each mould with little oil.

·       Pour batter in each mould Sprinkle little ghee again over batter. Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 10-15 minutes till crisp and sides turn golden colour .

 Flip them over with the help of stick and cook again for 5- 10 minutes.Have with tea