Vattayappam

A scrumptious ,must try delicacy !!

One of my favorite dish ,which used to come from my be sties home every Christmas ,eventually i learnt to make it !!

Serves : 3

Cooking time : 30 min

Ingredients :

Raw rice 1 cup

Coconut 1 cup (grated )

Sugar ¼ - ½ cup ( to taste )

Salt to taste

Yeast ¾ tsp

Ghee 1- 2 tsp

Rasins few ( optional )

Method :

Soak the rice for 5-6 hrs ( overnight also recommended )

Grind the rice well with sugar and coconut , using water.( take care not to make it very watery )

Add salt ,mix well.

Add the yeast with luke warm water and ½ tsp of sugar and close it with a lid .

Allow it to ferment.

Now smear round plates with ghee and pour the batter .

Raisins can be drizzled on the top if preferred.

Steam for 10 -15 min.

Serve hot with chicken or mutton or beef stew.