Kalathappam is a traditional Kerala rice cake made with jaggery, coconut, and cardamom, giving it a rich, aromatic flavor. Soft and slightly chewy, this sweet delicacy is cooked in a pan, resulting in a golden crust with a tender center. Perfect as a tea-time snack or dessert, it pairs beautifully with chai or coffee.
Soak raw rice for 5 hours
Blend soaked rice with cooked rice, grated coconut, cumin seeds, and water until smooth.
Melt jaggery with water and let it cool.
Roast coconut bits in ghee until golden.Strain cooled jaggery syrup and mix it into the batter until smooth and pourable
Add salt, cardamom powder, cooking soda, and roasted coconut bits. Rest for 5 minutes.
Pour a ladle of batter, cover, and cook on low heat for a 5 minutes.
Enjoy warm tea as a snack or dessert.Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
