Kallappam or Vellayappam- The Traditional Christian Bread For Special Occassions

Kallappam or Vattayappam is a traditional bread variety of Kerala. Usually in Kallappam, toddy or coconut palm vine is used as the fermenting agent. You can even use yeast as the fermenting agent if you do not get Toddy for the same.

Today, Kallappam is not commonly made in homes, maybe because no one goes out in search of toddy ;) But you can try making it with yeast. No worries. And not to forget the fact that every five star hotel in Kerala makes sure that they provide Kallappam for breakfast.

Now it is your turn to check out the recipe for Kallappam/vattayappam.

Ingredients

·         Raw rice powder- 1 kg

·         Coconuts- 3 whole

·         Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

·         Toddy – 1 ¼ glass (If you make use of Yeast, take 1 ¼ tsp)

·         Sugar – 3 tbs

·         Salt – 1 tsp

Method

·         Add Raw rice powder in a large vessel

·         Add salt and 1 tbsp of sugar to it

·         Now add toddy to it and mix well

·         You will have to mix it well to form the perfect dough.

·         Allow it to rise. Keep it overnight.

·         Next morning, Grind the coconut with water and take out the coconut milk

·         Add the coconut milk to the dough to make it to a loose consistency

·         Add a pinch of soda powder to the batter

·         Add 2 tbs sugar and mix well

·         Allow it to rest for 10 min

·         After 10 min, take out a tava and heat the tava

·         Pour one  dessert spoon of dough to the tava and spread it with the spoon

·         Close the tava with a lid

·         Simmer and allow to cook for 2 min

·         Serve hot with potato curry, beef stew or mutton stew

·         Enjoy!!