Neyyappam

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup raw rice (soaked for 3–4 hours)
• ¾ cup jaggery (grated or chopped)
• ½ cup water (for melting jaggery)
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tbsp grated coconut (optional, roasted for extra flavor)
• 1 ripe banana (mashed – for softness)
• 1 tbsp ghee (for extra richness in batter)
• 1 pinch salt
• Ghee or coconut oil – for deep frying

👩‍🍳Recipe

Step 1: Soak and Grind

-Soak raw rice for 3–4 hours. Drain and grind it with mashed banana and jaggery syrup . Make a smooth, thick batter.

Step 2: Flavor Boost

-Add cardamom powder, roasted coconut, salt, and 1 tbsp ghee into the batter.

- Mix well and rest for 30 mins for best texture.

Step 3: Fry with Love

-Heat ghee or coconut oil in a deep pan.

- ladlefuls of batter gently into hot oil. Fry on medium flame till golden brown and puffed.

Step 4: Drain & Serve

-Drain the neyyappams on paper towels. Serve warm as a snack or festive sweet!