Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Vattayappam / Steamed Rice n Coconut Bread

Vattayappam is nothing else but a simple "Rice Bread"!.

This sweetened steamed up bread is a popular tea time delicacy in Christian homes of Kerala and said to be a delicacy served for breakfast during Christmas time.

Usually I make them using rice flour, the easiest way, but this time tried out the traditional method from Anita’s, which I 'd bookmarked a few months ago, which turned out to be a mega hit at home yesterday.




Just follow blindly what she has explained step by step and you are there with the perfect vattayappams in the end.

A few "musts" to keep in mind for the best Vattayappams.

  • Usage of cooked Rose matta while grinding along with soaked raw rice as Anita has suggested.
  • Collecting the froth atop the fermented batter, spooned out with care.
  • Usage of shallow round pan for steam cooking.
  • Always use the best quality yeast, raw rice and freshly grated coconut.
Whew!, what a great escape from typing down a whole traditional recipe ;)..

For my sister who hosts Monthly Mingle-‘Ravishing Rice’, an event started by Meeta.

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33 comments:

  1. HbMay 27, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    I am the first to comment :D Waah wah! That looks totally appealing.

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  2. FinlaMay 27, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Looks so soft and fluffy, just like my mom used to make them.
    She used to make them with toddy before, now it is with yeast.
    I remember she making the in heaps, the day before my sisters wedding so that the guest who stayed home can have it in the morning.

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  3. ParitaMay 27, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    OMG that looks so moist and fluffy..perfect..yummy clicks..would love to try this :)

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  4. SwapnaMay 27, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Soft and fluffy ....perfect vattayappams:))...same way I also make vattayappams....

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  5. RaksMay 27, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Completely new dish to me!! And the pictures are just gorgeous!!! Paarthale thottu parkanum pola irukkey!!

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  6. Lavanya RajMay 27, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Bharathy, This Look's spongy, yummy, delicious, beautifull, kalakkal kerala dish!

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  7. Ramya VijaykumarMay 27, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Wow Bharathy this looks very neat and I have bookmarked it!!!

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  8. DoriMay 28, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    That is so pretty, I love the look!

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  9. amnaMay 28, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    another classic!! phew!! thanks a ton for the entry, sis :)

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  10. Aparna BalasubramanianMay 28, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Looks perfect Bharathy, like it should. Wonderful texture.

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  11. jayasreeMay 28, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Perfect texture- soft and fluffy. Great click too.

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  12. renukaMay 28, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    new to me bookmarked and will try soon

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  13. renukaMay 28, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    new to me bookmarked and will try soon

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  14. Priya SureshMay 28, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Woww very delicious and soft rice bread...looks yumm!

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  15. SunshinemomMay 28, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    I have never tasted these but they look absolutely tempting. Am going to Anita's place for the instructions:).

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  16. UnknownMay 29, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Looks soft n fluffy! Beautiful pic!

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  17. Lena JayadevMay 29, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    wow..it looks really soft.. i became late to post comment this time Bharathy :)

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  18. BharathyMay 29, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Thanks to you Girls for all the lovely comments here..:)..

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  19. dsdsdsMay 30, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    Awesome click... Drooling here.. you maintain a lovely blog... Visit this link for your award!! http://salt2taste.blogspot.com/2009/05/cantaloupe-sugar-mix.html

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  20. Hari Chandana PMay 30, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Hi I am a new blogger..
    wonderfull recipe and very nice clicks.. thanks :)

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  21. AnonymousMay 30, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Yes bharathy... i have been visiting your place for some time now... i have bookmarked some of your awesome dishes like Carrot sadham, Easy bell pepper and Cauliflower gravy and so on.. all the recipes are nice.. and the pics are awesome..!! :)) You deserve the award

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  22. PoojaMay 30, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Wow I love vattayappam. Yours has turned out superb. Soft and spongy. Love the look of it!

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  23. ChitraMay 30, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    love this dosa..yummmy!!

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  24. abhiJune 1, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Vattayappan is really tasty. Thanks for remembering it. I will tell my mom to bake it soon

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  25. AnnJune 6, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    Wow.. this lloks FABULOUS.. Great texture and looks ultra soft and fluffy. Never tried one at home :) Soon will follow this recipe :) Thanks for sharing.

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  26. workhardJune 10, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Somehow anthing i do with yeast comes out really bad.. can we substitute baking powder instead..

    Work from home

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  27. NimaJune 15, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Bharathi....your vattayappam looks mouth watering...nice photograph...

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  28. UnknownAugust 11, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    I'm making this today. I think I'll try to shoot it, but I don't think it will be as pretty as your picture!

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  29. BharathyAugust 11, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    C'mon Jeremy! :)..
    I am sure you are going to make it and it's going to come out perfect! :).. No worries abt the pic..

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  30. UnknownOctober 21, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    I want to try this recipe. Can we use baking powder instead of yeast?

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  31. BharathyOctober 26, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Suneetha, I havent tried it out with baking powder.. :)
    Since this is more of a rice bread and steam cooked..yeast fairs well...

    ... Vattayappam is traditionally fermented using fresh Toddy..and yeast is the substitution..

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  32. SunshinemomApril 15, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Looks tasty. My mouth is watering. Should try this soon! I was actually looking for rice breads for my daughter:).

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  33. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    what kind of raw rice should we buy?pls answer

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