Coconut Rice Cake (Kinnathappam) – A Delicious and Healthy Tea Snack

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Coconut Rice Cake, also known as Kinnathappam, a delectable and wholesome tea-time snack. This traditional recipe brings together the richness of coconut milk, the sweetness of jaggery, and the aromatic essence of cardamom, making it a perfect treat for your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup White Rice, washed and soaked for 1-2 hours
• 1 cup Thick Coconut Milk (Onnam Pal)
• 4 tablespoons Melted Jaggery
• ¼ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• ¼ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
• 1 Egg
• 1-2 teaspoons Cashew Nuts, fried in a little ghee
• 1 ½ tablespoons Ghee
• Roasted Sesame Seeds (Ellu) for decoration (optional)

Preparation:

Drain the soaked rice and place it in a wet grinding jar of a mixer.

Add thick coconut milk, cumin seeds, and cardamom powder to the jar.

Grind the mixture into a smooth paste, ensuring there are no lumps.

Crack the egg and add both the yolk and egg white into the batter.

Incorporate melted jaggery into the batter and grind once again briefly.

Heat a small amount of ghee and fry the cashew nuts until they turn golden brown. Set them aside.

Prepare an idly pot with water for steaming.

Grease a cake plate or steel dish with a little ghee.

Pour the batter into the dish and stir in the remaining ghee.

If desired, decorate the batter with roasted sesame seeds or fried cashew nuts.

Steam the batter in the prepared idly pot for 20 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Once cooked, remove from heat and allow it to cool.

Cut the cooled coconut rice cake into pieces.

Serve and savor the delightful flavors of this healthy tea-time snack.

Coconut Rice Cake, or Kinnathappam, is a splendid fusion of textures and tastes, bringing together the wholesomeness of rice, the creaminess of coconut milk, and the natural sweetness of jaggery. With its exotic aroma and rich flavors, this treat is a testament to the diversity of culinary traditions and a delightful option for a healthy, homemade snack.

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