Savory Unniyappam

Savory unniyappam made out of  Idli batter,the only change is to season the batter with mustard seeds, grated coconut etc.. & cook in unniyappachatti 

Savoury unniyappam serve hot with Shallot garlic chutney.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups idli batter.
• 1/4 cup grated coconut.
• 1/4 tsp ginger paste or grated ginger.
• 1 small onion ( minced finely).
• 2 finely minced green chilies.
• 1 tsp mustard seeds.
• Few finely sliced curry leaves.
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or any other oil.

Method :

• Heat oil in a pan add the mustard seeds & when it stops crackling add finely minced onions, green chilies, grated ginger & saute till it's translucent next add the curry leaves,grated coconut & saute for 1-2 mins& off the flame. Let it cool..
• Add the coconut mixture to the Idli batter & mix well.check the salt.

• Heat the unniyappamchatti add a few drops of oil or ghee in the mould, pour in the batter with a spoon in each mould till 3/4  & allow to cook on medium flame ( can cover with a lid)
• It will rise like idli, brush with ghee on top...

• Flip on the other side with help of a fork & cook till done ...
• Take the unniyappam from the chatti when both sides are cooked....The outer is brown & crunchy & inside soft & savory
• Serve hot with Shallot garlic chutney..😋