Appam

Appam in Tamil and known as Yeriappa in Kannada. Usually Appam is made during Navratri; there are lots of dishes prepared in those nine days of celebrations.

Ingredients:
1 cup rice - soak for 2-3 hours
1/2 to 3/4 cup jaggery/gur (add as per the sweetness required)
1/4 tsp cardamom/elaichi powder
1 banana
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups cooking oil - for frying

Preparation:

• Soak a cup of rice for 2-3 hours prior to preparation.
• Grind soaked rice and coconut (adding as little water possible).
• Add banana & jaggery to rice, coconut & grind to a thick paste.
  
• Add elaichi powder to the paste & mix well.
  
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Drop spoonful of paste in oil and deep fry them turning sides until brown.

Serve them as snack or as dessert.