Unniyappam

Directions

2Heat a heavy bottom saucepan small pan.Add 2 tsp ghee. Roast the chopped coconut pieces until it turns light golden brown in colour .Transfer to a plate.

3Take a heavy bottom saucepan. Heat jaggery powder and 1 cup water. Let it boil on low heat for 10-12 minutes. Turn off the heat. Add 1 cup water and give a stir. Let it cool.

4Mix rice flour, wheat flour and maida/ all purpose flour together. Heat it for 2-3 minutes on very low flame. Turn off the heat.

5Grind the mashed banana, flour, jaggery liquid, cardamom, dry ginger powder and salt for 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth. You can grind in a large grinder jar.

6Transfer the batter into a large bowl.

7Add black sesame seeds, ajwain, soda powder and roasted coconut pieces. Cover the bowl. Let the batter sit for 4-5 hours.

8Heat oil in the unniappam pan and spoon 1 1/2 tbsp batter into each cavity. Fry on medium heat for about 2 mins till brown, then turn them over and cook the other side till done.