Olaiappam | How to make Sweet Idli from Pondy

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Olaiappam | How to make Sweet Idli from Pondy

Olaiappam or Sweet Idli is an authentic breakfast from Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu. These steamed Idlis are also referred to as a steamed version of appam. They serve this as a snack or dinner as well.

Course Breakfast, Dinner

Cuisine Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu

Keyword Steamed Dish

By Cook Method Steamed

Occasion Weekend Special

By Diet Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, Vegan

Dish Type Idli Varieties, Steamed Dishes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings number

Calories 385kcal

Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For Idli Batter

1 cup Parboiled Rice
1/4 cup Urud dal
Few Fenugreek Seeds

For Making Olaiappam

2 tablespoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
2 tablespoon Split Yellow Moong Dal / Pasi parupu, roasted
1/4 cup Coconut freshly grated / Thengai Thuruval, roasted

To serve

1 cup Thick Coconut Milk
Sugar as needed

Instructions

For Making Idli Batter

Proceed as you normally do to make the Idli Batter. Make sure the batter is well fermented.

For Making the toppings

Heat a nonstick pan. Dry roast the split moong dal and roast until golden, remove to a plate.
Next, add the freshly grated coconut, and roast well. Remove and let both the dal and coconut cool down.

For Making the Idli

Grind the Idli Batter as you normally do. Let it ferment as you normally do. Remove the portion you want to make these idlis.
Take the thick Idli Batter in a bowl, and add sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well.

Steaming the Idlis

Fill the Idli Steamer with water and bring to a boil.
Meanwhile, grease the idli plate with oil.
Pour the batter into 3/4 of the moulds.
Top the Idlis with the roasted dal and coconut on each.
Place the Idli stacks into the steamer and steam for about 10-12 minutes.
Let it stand for 5 minutes before you remove the idlis

Nutrition

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