Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Kerala Unniyappam
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup roasted rice flour
- • 3/4 cup grated jaggery
- • 1 ripe plantain (nendran), mashed
- • 2 tbsp finely grated coconut
- • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- • 1/2 cup ghee, for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Melt the jaggery with 1/4 cup water and strain it into a bowl to remove grit.
2
Phase 2
Mix the rice flour, mashed plantain, grated coconut, sesame seeds, and cardamom powder, then add the warm jaggery syrup to form a thick, idli-like batter.
3
Phase 3
Cover and rest the batter 30 minutes so the rice flour hydrates.
4
Phase 4
Warm the ghee in an appam pan (unniyappam mold) over medium heat.
5
Phase 5
Pour batter into each mold and fry until deep golden, turning once so both sides cook evenly.
6
Phase 6
Drain the unniyappam on paper and serve warm or at room temperature.