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    • Vattayappam ( Kerala Snack )

    by Maria on June 19, 2006

    Vattayappam ( Kerala Snack )
    1. Rice Flour – 2 cups
    2. Coconut – 2 cups
    3. Sugar – 1/2 cup
    4. Rava ( semolina ) – 2 tablespoon
    5. Yeast – 1/2 teaspoon Sugar – 1/2 teaspoon
    6. Raisins – for garnishing
    7. Salt

    Cook rava with 2 glasses of water till it becomes soft & loose. Let it cool. Add 1/4 glass of lukewarm water to yeast & 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Allow it to rise.Ground the coconut with enough water & keep aside. Take 2 cups rice flour in a vessel, add rava & mix well. Add yeast & mix well. Add gounded coconut & mix well. Make sure that the batter is not too loose . It should have a medium consistency. Keep it for 3 hours. After 3 hours add 1/2 cup sugar ( more sugar can be added if required ) & salt & stir well. Apply a liitle ghee/oil in a cake tin & pour the batter into it.Put some raisins on the the top. Steam it for 20 – 25 minutes.

    You can see some of the reader’s feedback for this recipehere.

    Source:My aunty,Tesschechy

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    • rashmi

      Hi Maria,

      Looks yummy…well can i bake instead of steaming?

      Thanks,
      Rashmi.

    • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

      Hi Rashmi, Thanks for the comment. But i dont know whether it can be baked, anyways i will check it and let you know.

    • SINDU

      plz post more cake recipe with icing

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    • Nancy Rajesh

      Looks yummy i’ll try it anyways. I have tried this but it is not soft. Any suggestions?????

      • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

        Hi Nancy

        Just wanted to know whether you were referring to my recipe when you said it was not soft?

        Did the dough rise well? If it didnt that can affect the texture of vattayappam. Also if you cook it for a longer time, that can also harden the vattayappam.

        Hope it comes out well next time.

        • rhea

          In yr vattayappam recipe do u say coconut or coconut milk..

          • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

            Hi Rhea

            I’ve used grated coconut in this recipe.

            regards
            maria

    • Sindu Justine

      hi maria..

      i was jst wondering how do u do it if we wanna use raw rice..instead of the rice flour..and is rava a must.?looking forward to a quick response frm ur side…hey i am also frm bahrain…take care

      HAPPY EASTER..

      regds
      Sindu

      • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

        Hi Sindu

        Please check out the vattayappam recipe at my cousin sister’s blog, she has made it with raw rice. You can see the recipe here:

        http://deepann.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/vattayappam/

        Also rava is used to soften the batter I guess. You can use puttu podi also instead of rava to make kurukku, tgh am not very sure about it.

        Happy to hear that you too are from Bahrain.

        Happy easter to you and your family.

        Take care
        Maria

    • Reshma Madhu

      Palappam with Mutton Stew is very nice combination.Thank u for this recipe..

      • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

        Hi Reshma

        Thanks for dropping in. Hope you liked the preparations, please do drop in again :)

        Cheers
        Maria

    • http://greenismyvalley.blogspot.com B

      loved ur pic of kozhakatta. its hard to photograph indian goodies, u have done a wonderful job. Was checking out recipes for vatayyapam. will try this one out

      • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

        Hi B,

        Thank you :)

        Hope you will like the vattayappam.

        Cheers
        Maria

    • sheeba

      hi maria,

      i made the vattayappam. but it was too soft and little sticky. it was not fluffy.

      i made it with the ready made rice flour we buy from indian stores . do i need to broil the flour or steam it before making.

      do you know what will be the reason for stickyness.

      rgds,
      sheeba

      • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

        Hi Sheeba,

        First of all, sorry for the delayed reply :(

        I use the appam/idiyappam podi for making vattayappam, which is usually roasted. May be you can try roasting the flour for a few minutes.

        I’m guessing the reason for stickiness can be the high starch content in the rice powder. Try using the same rice powder which you use for making appam. Also try cooking for a bit more longer time…

        Hope it comes out well next time…

        Cheers
        Maria

    • C

      Hi Maria,
      I tried this out yesterday.. it came out really well.. we both loved it ! Its really simple to make as well..

      Can you please suggest some veg recipes to go with chappathi..Thanks in advance !

    • sheeba

      hi maria,

      i made the vattayapam with appam/idiyappam podi. it came out well. thanks.

      your recipes are very good.keep it up

      rgds
      sheeba

      • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

        Hi Sheeba,

        Really happy that vatteyappam came out well for you :) Also great to know that you like the recipes here. Thanks a lot for sharing your feedback.

        Cheers
        Maria

    • Reena Ganesh

      Hi Maria,

      thanx for ur recipe….
      kindly clarify my doubts…
      1: how long should i wait for yeast to rise????????????
      2. wat rice flour should i use… can i use readymade puttu podi we get in shops??????

      • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

        Hi Reena,

        The yeast usually rise in 5-10 mins. But again it depends on several factors like quality of yeast (if its old then it’ll take more time), the temp of water added to yeast (it should not be too hot, it has to be lukewarm) & also the climate.

        The yeast wont rise in cold climate, hence try to keep the yeast in a warm place for rising.

        You have to use appam/idiyappam podi for this recipe. Puttu podi is not ideal for this.

        Hope this helps & your vattayappam comes out well.

        Cheers
        Maria

    • elsa

      thanks for the recipe maria,one quest: can we use oven for this .waiting for reply.

      • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

        Hi Elsa

        You are welcome :)

        I havent baked this yet, but I think you can. Please keep the baking dish in a roasting pan & fill the roasting pan with hot water that comes till the half of the baking tin.

        Please do share your feedback if you happen to try this.

        All the best!!

        Cheers
        Maria

    • Jaya

      Maria, can we make vattayappam without adding rava ? I’m allergic to Rava..but want to try your recipe too..

      • http://www.mariasmenu.com Maria

        Hi Jaya,

        Yes, you can make it without rawa. You can use either same qty of puttu podi or appam podi for making the kurukku.

        Hope it comes out well.

        Cheers
        Maria

    • Reema Joseph

      Hi Maria, I made vattayappam for the first time, using your recipe. It came out very well. After a sample test, I made it in big quantity to be distributed after our montly prayer gathering. It was appreciated by all. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe.

      • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

        Hi Reema

        Thanks a ton for the feedback dear :) I’m really happy that you liked the recipe. Thanks again for trying this recipe.

        Cheers
        Maria

    • Preethy

      Hi Maria, I tried th above recipe using raw ric soaked in water and it did not come out well. Can you please tell me how to make the above recipe using raw rice.

      • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

        Hi Preethy,

        I’ve given the measurements using rice powder here. I havent tried making it with raw rice, so I’m not sure of the recipe :(

        Cheers
        Maria

    • Sarithag_p

      Which would be the ideal side dish to go with the vattayappam?

      • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

        Hi Saritha,

        We usually have it as it is, without any side dish. It’s a sweet dish, may be you can try something with coconut milk gravy.

        Cheers
        Maria

        • simmy

          Hi Maria,
          just going through your recipe’s and comments..thought to share something..my grandmother used to serve vattayapam with chicken curry..when we were kids..something sweet with something spicy..:) & I still love to have my vattayappam with chicken curry  :)

          • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

            Hi Simmy,

            :) we always had vattayappam as tea time snack. Now I’m curious to try it with chicken curry after reading your comment :)

    • Nigi Tiby

      hi maria, made vattayappam folowing ur recipe and it came out very well..its such an easy recipe.thanks for sharing.

      • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

        Hi Nigi,

        Thanks dear! Great to know that this recipe came out well for you, yep its a n easy one :)

        Cheers
        Maria

    • Jesusloves588

      It is a good recipe, but can you tell the recipe of raw rice and without yeast. Thanks

      • http://mariasmenu.com Maria Jose

        Thank you! I havent tried it with raw rice yet, so I’m not sure of the recipe :(

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