Raw rice – 1 cup, Jaggery – 1 cup, Cocunut(grated) – 1/2 cup, Plantain – 1, Cardamom – 6, Salt – a pinch, Oil for frying
Soak the rice for 2 to 3 hours and grind to the consistency of dosa batter. To this add the jaggery, coconut, plantain, cardamom and a pinch of salt and grind in a mixie. Place the appa kuzhi in the stove. Pour oil in each portion until it is half full and heat. After oil is heated, pour a small amount of this batter into the oil in each portion. Turn over with the help of a stick and cook until the appams are fried well, and become golden brown on all sides.