Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Soak the rice

   Combine 1/2 kg Dosa rice and 1/2 kg Parboiled rice in a bowl. Add water and soak the rice overnight.

2. 2.Grind the batter

   Transfer the soaked rice to a wet grinder. Add 1/2 grated coconut and grind to a thick, smooth batter.

3. 3.Season the batter

   Add salt to taste to the batter while it is still grinding, ensuring it is well incorporated.

4. 4.Transfer the batter

   Once the batter is thick and smooth, transfer it from the grinder to a clean bowl.

5. 5.Prepare banana leaves

   Cut banana leaves into rectangular pieces of desired size. Steam them for a few seconds to make them pliable and easier to fold.

6. 6.Spread the batter

   Take a spoonful of batter and spread it as thinly as possible onto one side of a prepared banana leaf.

7. 7.Steam the Kaptis

   Fold the banana leaves with the batter inside and arrange them in a steamer. Steam for 20 to 25 minutes until the pancakes are cooked through and firm.

8. 8.Serve

   Carefully open the steamed banana leaf to reveal the Kapti. Drizzle with coconut oil and serve hot with pickle or chutney powder.