KeLyache Aappe

This is a typical sweet of Karnataka. Slightly over-riped bananas can be used to make this dish. All the ingredients are easily found in the kitchen so it's really any time preparation.




Aappe
Banana-semolina sweet buns



Ingredients

1 ripe banana
1/4 cup (as per your taste)jaggery(guL)
1/4 cup grated coconut
semolina ( as required)

4-5 cashew nuts/ charoli /roasted ground nuts
4-5 Small pieces of fresh coconut(optional)
1 tsp cardamom powder(optional)

Method

1. Mash the banana.
2. Add jaggery,coconut and mix well.
3. Add semolina spoon by spoon to get the desired consistency.(dropping   consistency like idli batter or a cake mixture)
4. Add cashew nut  pieces and cardamom powder. mix well
5. Heat the appe patra on gas on medium flame
6. Grease the appe patra with ghee and pour the batter in each section by spoon
7. Add little ghee on the sides of the batter and cover with lid.
8. After 2-3 minutes turn the appe with the help of spoon and fork
9. Grease  with little more ghee.
10.When the other side is golden brown take it out and serve hot with shuddha toop.