Kandharappam

Kandharappam is a traditional sweet in Chettinadu, this dish occupies first place under Paniaram family, recipe similar to Vellaipaniaram, only difference is adding Jaggery. Usually this will be the predominant  sweet in marriages for the breakfast. Usually this sweet is offered to Lord Muruga, name to resembles the same "Kandar + Appam" - Kandanku aana Appam.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
No. of servings: 4

Ingredients:

Raw Rice or Paniarathu arisi - 1 cup
Urad Dal - quantity that sits on a cup top

Jaggery - 3/4 cup

Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup

Method:

1. Take a cup of raw rice, Will get special rice for this dish in chettinad called Paniarathu arisi, Kandarappam will be so good by using this rice. After taking a cup of rice just flatten the quantity. In our place they mention that "Thalaya thatti podarathu"
2. On top of the cup with rice, add Urad dal, quantity of Dal will be which sits on a cup top.
3. Soak the Rice and Dal for 2-3 hours.

4. Finely grind the batter, While started grinding add Jaggery little by little, at the end of grinding add grated Coconut, batter consistency should be similar to Dosa batter, don't add water while grinding it, as Jaggery will loose out water. 

5. Once the batter is ready, add a pinch of Elaichi powder.

6.  Take a deep Pan with round Ladle, have more concern about this, as Paniaram shape depends on the Pan & Ladle, Border of the Paniaram will be perfect if you chose correct one.

7. Mix the batter once with ladle before pouring it, repeat the same for every Paniaram, Important note is at a time u can cook only one Paniaram not more than that.
8. Pour the batter in same space, when it's get puffy, pour oil with ladle on top of the Paniaram, Serve it to the dish.

Tips:

1. Check first one whether it's cooked properly, if it's not cooked properly add bit water to the batter and try next one. Mostly Kandharappam will not goes on toss like Vellaipaniaram as it has Jaggery in it, so shape will be perfect. 

2. If the Paniaram turns size as so broader one not puffy like Pappad then u can add few spoons of Raw rice flour to the batter for consistency and try next one.