SWEET APPAM

This sweet is also done on karthigai deepam along with other sweets like pori orundai (Rice crisp balls).When using jaggery we have to make sure its completely dissolved in the batter before frying. It tastes better when using jaggery instead of sugar.

INGREDIENTS:
Idly rice-3/4 cup
Raw rice-1/4 cup
Urad dhal-1 handful
Fenugreek-1/2 tsp
Soda bi carb- 1 pinch

Jaggery-3/4 cup(according to taste)

Chopped coconut(finely)-1 tsp(optional)

Chopped cashew-1 tsp(optional)

Cardamom powder-1/4 tsp
Oil- for frying
METHOD:
1)Soak rice,urad and fenugreek for about 5 -6 hrs.
2)Grind to smooth batter.(batter should be like cake batter)
3)Fry finely chopped coconut and cashew in ghee.

4)Add grated jaggery , cardamom,chopped or grated coconut ,and chopped cashew to the batter and mix well.
4)Let the batter covered for 3 -4 hrs.
5)Add soda bi carb to the batter and mix well.
6)Heat oil in a pan and pour in a spoonful of batter in oil and fry till golden brown.
nsoy :) soft yet crispy appam .