Vattayappam/ Steamed Rice Cake
Traditional steamed cake made with rice and coconut. Perfect low calorie treat!
Print
Pin
Servings
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