Foxtail Millet/Thinai Appam

Kaiththala NiRaikani Appamodu Avalpori...lines from a famous Thirupugazh song. Appam are among Lord Ganesha's favourite along with Modaks...Here's a recipe to try them with millets for a change.

THINAI / FOXTAIL MILLET APPE (APPAM/PADDU)

Ingredients:

Foxtail millet/Thinai (grains) - 1 cup (soaked for 2 hours)

Rice flour - 1/4 cup

Wheat flour - 1/4 cup

Banana - 1, ripe

Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp

Coconut, grated - 1/4 cup (optional)

Method:

1. Grind together all ingredients except coconut using about 1 tbsp water only if needed.

2. Transfer to a bowl and add grated coconut. Batter should be of dropping consistency. Add water if needed.

3. Heat an appe pan and add little oil. Drop ladleful batter into the appe cups. Let cook till golden brown on all sides.

Transfer to absorbent paper to remove excess oil. Serve immediately or store in an air tight jar.