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Unniyappam Recipe

Unniyappam is a sweet snack popular in Kerala. Unniyappam is a traditional festive recipe that is relished as breakfast or as a snack. Learn Unniyappam the easy way with step by step pictures.
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings3 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice flour / idiyappam flour
  • ½ medium sized banana
  • 1.5 tablespoon sooji / rava
  • ¾ cup jaggery
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 2 tablespoon coconut pieces / grated coconut
  • ¾ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • ¾ cup water
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Roast coconut in a teaspoon ghee till golden, set aside.(The tradition way used coconut pieces you can do that too). Next in a pan heat jaggery with water till it is fully dissolved. Switch off and strain to remove impurities. Allow it to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, add rice flour, rava, cardamom powder, roasted coconut, sesame seeds(you can roast that too for few seconds) and banana. Then add the jaggery syrup to form a semi thick batter more like idli batter consistency. If its runny add little more rice flour to bring it to the desired consistency. Allow it to rest for at least for 1 hour.
  • Heat paniyaram pan, add remaining ghee + oil in each hole and spoon the batter and fill it up in each hole. Drizzle oil around the sides in each hole. Allow it cook - When you see the sides getting browned, then carefully flip over to other side with the help of a spoon and cook till golden brown on both the sides.
  • Enjoy unniyappam hot!

Notes

  • As I've mentioned, I have not deep fried it. You can even deep fry them by pouring oil to ¾ of each hole then adding the batter.
  • Fermenting time is sure required for the appams to puff up well and to be soft. The fermentation happens quicker during summer.
  • If you don't want to wait for fermenting, then add 4 to 5 tablespoon of idli batter to quicken the process and make a instant version.
  • You can even add a pinch of cooking soda instead of fermenting.
  • You can also roast the rice flour for 2 minutes then use it.
  • You can deep deep fry them fully in ghee for a more richer version.
Nutrition Facts
Unniyappam Recipe
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 500 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 184mg5%
Carbohydrates 90g30%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 46g51%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 19IU0%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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