Kapti – Steamed Banana Leaf Pancake
Main Ingredients
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Step-by-Step Instructions
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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.
Grind the batter
Transfer the soaked rice to a wet grinder. Add 1/2 grated coconut and grind to a thick, smooth batter.
Season the batter
Add salt to taste to the batter while it is still grinding, ensuring it is well incorporated.
Transfer the batter
Once the batter is thick and smooth, transfer it from the grinder to a clean bowl.
Prepare banana leaves
Cut banana leaves into rectangular pieces of desired size. them for a few seconds to make them pliable and easier to fold.
Spread the batter
Take a spoonful of batter and spread it as thinly as possible onto one side of a prepared banana leaf.
Steam the Kaptis
Fold the banana leaves with the batter inside and arrange them in a steamer. for until the pancakes are cooked through and firm.
Serve
Carefully open the banana leaf to reveal the Kapti. Drizzle with coconut oil and serve hot with pickle or chutney powder.
Plan Ahead
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- View Step 1Soak the riceOvernight
Combine 1/2 kg Dosa rice and 1/2 kg Parboiled rice in a bowl. Add water and soak the rice overnight.
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