• Rava kunukku
  • Thavala vadai
Vellaiappam - 1 Vellaiappam - 2

Recipe Cusine : Indian    Prep Time : 15 Minutes

Cook time : 30 Minutes    Serves : 5-6

Author : Jeyashri          Recipe Category : Snack

Description : Uppappam | morappam recipe, Madurai famous deep fried tea time snack, detailed recipe with video and step by step picture.

Raw rice 1 cup    Urad dal 1/2 cup   Green chilli 4-5   Black pepper 1 tsp   Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp   Ginger a small piece   Coconut bits 2 tblsp (optional)   Curry leaves  few   Yogurt 2 tblsp   Oil for deep frying

 Full video recipe

Method with step by step pictures :

  • Soak rice and urad dal separately for 2 hours .
  • Grind the urad dal into a very smooth paste without adding much water(as we do for urad dal vadai)
  • Just sprinkle water while grinding.
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  • Grind the rice and it should be little coarse.(add very little water to this while grinding). Transfer the batter to a bowl.
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  • Coarsely grind the green chilli, curry leaves , pepper, cumin seeds,ginger and asafoetida in a mixie.
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  • Add this to the batter.
  • Add yogurt too.
  • Add salt and mix well.
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  • Allow the batter to sit for half an hour. Let this get fermented slightly.
  • Heat the oil in a pan.
  • When it becomes hot, keep the flame in medium.
  • With the help of a spoon or using hands, pour the batter to the oil.
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  • Cook till it turns golden brown.
  • Drain excess oil in a kitchen tissue.
  • Serve hot with  Getti chutney.
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NOTE:

  • Do not add too much water while grinding and if the batter becomes watery it will absorb more oil.
  • If the yogurt is sour you can start frying in the oil . No need to ferment the vellaiappam batter.