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Vattayappam, Steamed Rice Buns from Kerala

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Vattayappam or Steamed Rice Buns are delicious breakfast items from the state of Kerala in India. Popular among the christian community of Kerala, these buns go thru the process of fermenting and steaming the dough.
Not only are these healthy due to fermentation, they are also oil free, Vegan and Gluten Free.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Soaking and Resting Time 6 hrs
Total Time 6 hrs 20 mins
Course Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine Indian, Keralite, South Indian
Servings 10
Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

  • Vitamix High Speed Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup White Rice Preferably use Sona Masoori Rice or any other good quality white rice.
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated coconut
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice Preferable cook and use Idli Rice. If it is not available, then you can use any other white rice cooked.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Nos Cardamom If using a heavy duty blender, then you can use the entire pod. Otherwise use only the seeds.
  • ¼ cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Soak Rice for 4 hours.
  • Once soaked, wash multiple times till the water becomes clear.
  • Strain and add to a Blender Jar.
  • Add all other ingredients to the jar.
  • Blend everything to make a fine paste.Transfer this batter to a large vessel. Make sure to use a large vessel since the batter will double up once fermented.
  • Cover and let ferment. Depending on the climatic conditions, it may take anywhere between 2 to 5 hours. I used Instant Pot for fermenting. It took me 2 hours when the normal temp outside was around 40°F/4°C.
  • Fill Water into a steamer pan and keep it on heat.
  • Generously grease a round pan and keep that also when you are pre steaming the container.
  • After 5 minutes, open the lid, pour batter to fill just 3/4th of the pan.
  • Cover and first steam on high for 5 minutes. If you want to arrange any nuts on top of vattayappam, then at this stage arrange them. If you do it initially, the nuts may go down.
  • Then lower the flame and steam for another 20-25 minutes.
  • Check with a skewer if the vattayappam is cooked from all sides.
  • Turn off flame and let the vattayappam cool completely before unmolding.
  • Once cool, gently pull from the edges. It will automatically leave sides.
  • Slice and serve as a healthy tea time snack.
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