Unniyappam

Heat the ghee in a pan on a medium flame

Add the grated coconut and stir-fry till it turns light brown

In a mixer-grinder, grind together the banana, roasted coconut and elaichi powder

Mix the rice flour, maida, gud syrup and the banana-coconut mixture

Then, slowly add in the water to form an idli-like batter

Now, keep the batter aside for at least 6 hours,or overnight

Heat oil in an Unniyappam kara(a special tawa with circular moulds embedded in it)on a high flame

Slowly pour the batter into the moulds and cook till both sides turn dark brown

Take off the flame and serve the Unniyappam hot or cold