Christmas Appam

1.In a bowl, mix the rice flour, grated coconut, sugar, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and cinnamon powder.

2.In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

3.Combine the yeast mixture with the dry ingredients and mix well to form a smooth batter. Cover and let it ferment for 2 hours.

4.After fermentation, add raisins, chopped cashew nuts, and ghee to the batter and mix well.

5.Heat a non-stick appam pan and add a few drops of oil in each cavity.

6.Pour a ladleful of batter into each cavity, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat until the edges turn golden brown.

7.Flip the appams and cook the other side until golden brown and crispy.

8.Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding oil as needed for frying.

9.Serve the Christmas appams warm with a cup of hot tea or coffee.