Paalappam / Coconut Milk Hoppers (Kerala Dish)

Ingredients:
1. Yeast - 1 tbsp
2. Coconut milk - 1 cup
3. Warm Water - 1 tbsp (to soak yeast)

4. Sugar - 2 tbsp
5. Salt - 1 tsp

For Rice Batter
1. Rice - 2 cups (idli rice/basmati rice)
2. Water - 1 cup (for grinding)

For Semolina Kurukku/Semolina Pudding
1. Water - 1/2 cup
2. Semolina/Rava (Cream of wheat) - 2 tbsp


Preparation:
Rice Batter
1. Soak the rice in water for at least 5-6 hrs
2. Drain the water in which the rice is soaked and grind the rice by adding enough water to make a smooth and slightly thick batter, OR
  Use 2 cups of powdered rice flour and mix it with enough water to obtain a smooth and slightly thick batter

Semolina Pudding
1. Heat 1/2 cup of water in a pan and when it starts to boil add the semolina
2. Keep stirring until a thick pudding like consistency is obtained
3. Keep aside to cool

Paalappam Batter
1. In a small bowl mix 1 tbsp of yeast with 1 tbsp of warm water and let it sit until the yeast starts to foam
2. In a mixing bowl, mix together the rice batter, semolina pudding, yeast, coconut milk, sugar and salt and whisk well till everything is combined together
3. Keep it covered at room temperature for 6-7 hrs

Paalappam Preparation:
1. Take the batter and give it a good stir before making the appams

2. Heat Appachatti on medium flame
3. Pour a scoop of the batter into the pan and holding the sides of the pan, rotate it so that the batter spreads evenly around the pan
4. Cover the pan and cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes. Cook only on one side
Serve hot with any veg or non veg curry of your choice