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Vattayappam/ Steamed Rice Cake

Leave a Comment Published January 6, 2012 Updated February 5, 2025

 

vattayappam recipe

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vattayapam - steamed rice cake

vattayappam recipe
vattayappam recipe

Vattayappam/ Steamed Rice Cake

Traditional steamed cake made with rice and coconut. Perfect low calorie treat!
5 from 53 votes
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice soaked for 6-7 hours
  • ¾ cup desiccated coconut
  • ¼ cup cooked rice
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds roasted & ground
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom seeds roasted & ground
  • 2 cups water + 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon yeast
  • ½ cup sugar + ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ cup raisins/ sultanas & cashew nuts to decorate

Instructions

  • Combine yeast, ¼ teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon water, and leave it to ferment for about 10- 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grind rice, coconut, cooked rice, & water together to make a smooth, thick batter. Add in yeast, ½ cup sugar, and ground cardamom and cumin seeds. Mix well. Again, leave the batter in a warm place to ferment for 7 -8 hours.
  • When the batter is ready, you can transfer it to an idli or vattayappam mould greased with oil. Decorate with cashews & raisins. Steam it for 15-20 minutes. When cooked, allow it to cool. Then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 30mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g

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