Malabar Ottappam
Description
Ottappam, also known as Ottada, Muttayappam, or Mutta Pathiri, goes by different names in different parts of Kerala — but it’s the same beloved traditional breakfast dish. So let’s start!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw rice
- 1 cup Grated Coconut
- 3/4 cup Rice
- 1 Egg
- 2 Teaspoon Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Hot water
Instructions
- 1 Soak raw rice for at least 2–3 hours. Drain the water and keep the soaked rice aside.
- 2
In a mixer grinder, add the soaked rice, grated coconut, enough salt, and a little water. Grind it to a semi-thick batter.- 3
Add one egg and two teaspoons of sugar to the batter, and grind again to make it smooth.- 4
Add a little hot water and mix well to get a consistency similar to dosa batter.- 5
Keep the batter in a warm place for about 30 minutes to rest.- 6
Traditionally, Ottappam is made in an earthen pan called Ottada chatti, but you can also use a non-stick pan.- 7
Heat the pan and stir the batter well. It’s important to stir the batter before making each ottappam.- 8
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan and spread it evenly, just like a thick dosa.- 9
You will notice small bubbles forming on the surface, creating tiny holes across the ottappam.- 10
Cover with a lid and cook until done. No need to flip it like dosa.- 11
Ottappam is now ready! Enjoy it with egg curry, sweetened coconut milk, or coconut chutney - all are perfect pairings. - 2
