Velleppam

Preparation:15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tsp yeast
4 tsp sugar
1 cup soaked long grained rice(basmati)
1/2 cup short grained cooked rice
1/2 cup grated coconut
salt to taste

Method

Combine the yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup of water and keep aside for 15 mins.Combine the basmati rice, rice and coconut and blend in a mixer to a smooth mixture, adding little water if required.Add the yeast-sugar mixture and mix well.Add the salt, mix well and keep aside for 12 hours to rise.Heat a appam pan and grease with little oil and pour a spoonful of the batter into the pot and spread it around the pot.Cover and cook until the center is done and the sides are crisp.Serve hot with vegetable stew.