Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Rice and Bananas

   Wash 1 cup of raw rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 2 hours. After soaking, drain the water completely. Slice 3 ripe bananas into small pieces and add them to the drained rice.

2. 2.Grind the Batter

   Transfer the soaked rice, sliced bananas, and 4 cardamom pods into a mixer grinder jar. Add 1/2 cup of jaggery and 1/2 cup of water. Grind the mixture into a smooth, fine paste, ensuring there are no lumps.

3. 3.Mix the Batter

   Pour the ground batter into a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon of dry ginger powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt. If the batter is too thick, add a small amount of water gradually until it reaches a flowing consistency, similar to dosa batter.

4. 4.Add Coconut and Prepare for Cooking

   Add 1/2 a coconut, cut into small pieces, to the batter and mix well. For easier pouring, transfer the batter into a tumbler or a jug.

5. 5.Cook the Nei Appam

   Heat a paniyaram pan on a medium flame. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of ghee into each mold. Once the ghee is hot, pour the prepared batter into each mold, filling it about three-quarters full. Cook until the bottom side turns golden brown, then carefully flip each appam using a wooden stick or spoon. Cook the other side until it is also golden brown and crispy. Repeat the process for the remaining batter.

6. 6.Serve

   Once cooked, remove the Nei Appam from the pan. Serve hot and enjoy the soft, spongy, and aromatic sweet treat.