UNNIAPPAMS

Unniappams is the most popular dessert or snack in Kerala prepared from rice, jaggery and with ripe bananas. Its truly an  irresistibly sweet in the form of brown balls deep fried delight. Actually there are many types of preparing unniappams where some people make it with rice powder and other method with soaked rice which I prefer the most as it taste even much better. Some add wheat flour or maida into the batter which I have not prepared yet. The thing which I love the most is when I bite those coconut bits in it. Tastes heavenly.  Here is my version of preparing this mouthwatering snack.

INGREDIENTS.

1 cup Raw rice.

3/4  cup Jaggery syrup.

2 tsp Roasted Sesame seeds.

1 Ripe Banana.

Pinch of Cardamom pd.

Pinch of Soda.

Ghee fried Coconut Bites.

Oil or ghee for frying.

METHOD.

Wash and soak rice for 6 hours. Drain the water and grind to a smooth paste. Transfer them into a bowl. Then add rest of all ingredients except oil or ghee. Mix well and allow the batter to sit for about 30 min. The consistency of batter should not be very thick not thin, so adjust accordingly.

Heat paniyaram pan. Add enough oil or ghee. When it gets hot, fill the holes with the batter only up to 3/4. Now cover with a lid and reduce the flame. Once the bottom side starts browning, flip in over to the other side and allow to cook. Once cooked, remove and drain on a tissue. Repeat the same process with the rest of the batter.

NOTE :

Banana can be either grinded along with the batter or can just chop them into the batter as what I did. Using any of this process will make the dish tastes good.

Enjoy!!

CHEESE STICKS

I adopted this awesome recipe from one of blogger friend named 'JAYANTHI' from her wonderful blog http://www.tastyappetite.net/  Each and every pic tempts and drool me alot. Once I was in search of something new cheesy dish which is one fav ingredient of my daughter smera, to give her as snacks, when I came across this new delicious cheese sticks. When I saw its ingredients, I was very much happy as it was simple and ready at home. As she has mentioned in her description, its true that these cheese sticks are kids friendly snacks finished with golden crispy crust and super soft melted cheese centre. I am so satisfied with this recipe Jayanthi. A very big thanks to u for sharing this :) :) For recipe link please click here.

ENJOY!!

JACKFRUIT MILKSHAKE

My kiddo is very fond of milkshakes. I prepare different types with fruits which she loves to have it after her play time. One among them is the Jack fruit milkshake.  Only problem I have with the fruit is its smell. Don't know why, but I still hates its smell but on other side, I just love its flavour so much and u know guys, jack fruit ice cream from ''Naturals'' is my favourite ice creams of all ;) So guys do try this awesome drink. It is a great real treat for jack fruit lovers.

INGREDIENTS.

1 Cup Chilled Milk.

1/2 Cup Chopped Ripe Jack fruit.

Sugar or Honey as per taste.

Ice cubes. ( optional)

METHOD.

Blend Jack fruit with sugar first followed by milk for about 2 min.

Serve chill with piece of fresh jack fruit on top.

Enjoy!!

CHATPATAA WATERMELON

Watermelon are all time favourite fruit of mine.  Its nutritional content is fabulous and therefor plays an essential part of our diet. Watermelon's are excellent sourse of Vitamin A and C which helps strengthen immunity and many more. Now back to today's recipe, this is very simple and attractive delight with very less ingredients that kids would surly try to have that looks like a cute ping pong balls. :) Its filling and inviting. I just love to them after my light dinner. Do try this easy fruity chatpata dish :)

INGREDIENTS.

Watermelon scoops.

Lime juice.

Salt and Pepper to taste.

NOTE.

Watermelons have seeds throughout, so use caution to prevent choking.

METHOD.

Twist the scoop around the half of watermelon completely, cutting out a perfect ball.

Then season it with lime juice, salt and pepper .

Serve cool or insert those in a toothpick and serve.


Enjoy!!

WATERMELON RIND DOSA

Herez another one of my interesting recipe that I was waiting to post for long. Yes its ''WATERMELON RIND DOSA''.  I know its not attractive in looks but its tasty and awesome. What I like is, it does not need any fermentation also its very soft and light. While making this dosa, make sure you peel the green portion completely and use only the white portion of it. So next time when u buy watermelon, remember to make use of the whole fruit by not wasting the rind instead try making spongy watermelon rind dosa :) :)

INGREDIENTS.

1 Cup Rice.

3/4 Cup Watermelon rind portion.

1/4 Cup Coconut.

1/4 Cup Puffed rice.

2 Green chilly.

2 Tbsp Grated Ginger.

Few Curry leaves.

Salt.

Oil as per needed.

METHOD.

Peel the green part of the watermelon and chop the white portion of it. Soak rice in water for 2 hours. Meanwhile grind the watermelon rind along with coconut, green chilly, ginger and curry leaves. Transfer them into a bowl. Later grind the soaked rice and mix with the rind batter.  Add salt and mix well. The consistency of batter should be thick when compared with other dosa. Heat non stick pan. Pour a ladle full of batter on heated tawa.Spread the dosa into thick circle. Coo the dosa on both the sides applying oil if needed. Transfer them into a plate and serve hot with ur fav dip.

Enjoy !!