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'''Neyyappam''' ([[Malayalam]]: [[:ml:നെയ്യപ്പം|നെയ്യപ്പം]]) is a sweet [[rice]]-based fritter fried in [[ghee]]. Neyyappam has its origins in the southern [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]] and coastal Karnataka. The name is derived from the words ''neyy'' ([[:ml:നെയ്യ്|നെയ്യ്]]) meaning "[[ghee]]" (clarified butter) and ''[[appam]]'' ([[:ml:അപ്പം|അപ്പം]]) meaning "[[pancake]]". | '''Neyyappam''' ([[Malayalam]]: [[:ml:നെയ്യപ്പം|നെയ്യപ്പം]]) is a sweet [[rice]]-based fritter fried in [[ghee]]. Neyyappam has its origins in the southern [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]] and coastal Karnataka. The name is derived from the words ''neyy'' ([[:ml:നെയ്യ്|നെയ്യ്]]) meaning "[[ghee]]" (clarified butter) and ''[[appam]]'' ([[:ml:അപ്പം|അപ്പം]]) meaning "[[pancake]]". | ||
Neyyappam is typically made of rice flour (alternatively, with [[ | Neyyappam is typically made of rice flour (alternatively, with [[semolina]]), jaggery, ghee-fried coconut (pieces or grated), ghee, cardamom and milk. | ||
It is served as a tea time snack usually in the evenings. Neyyappam is also served as offering in Hindu temples in Kerala.<ref name="Peppertrail_Appam_temple_food">{{cite web|url=http://www.peppertrail.com/inner.php?menu_id=18&sm2_id=41&index_id=3|title=Peppertrail|publisher=|accessdate=16 June 2016}}</ref> This practice has also been adopted by some sections of Christians in Kerala.<ref name="NewIndianExpress_NorthParavoor_Church">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article554511.ece|title=Newly-weds fulfil their wishes with faith|publisher=|accessdate=16 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="Zesterdaily_Sabarimala">{{cite web|url=http://zesterdaily.com/cooking/sweet-hindu-offerings-fit-gods-india/|title=Sweet Hindu Offerings Fit For The Gods In India - Neyyappam - Ammini Ramachandran|date=7 February 2014|publisher=|accessdate=16 June 2016}}</ref> [[Unni appam]] is a variant in which mashed ripe [[Plantain (cooking)|plantains]] or bananas are added to the batter and fried to result in a ball-like shape. | It is served as a tea time snack usually in the evenings. Neyyappam is also served as offering in Hindu temples in Kerala.<ref name="Peppertrail_Appam_temple_food">{{cite web|url=http://www.peppertrail.com/inner.php?menu_id=18&sm2_id=41&index_id=3|title=Peppertrail|publisher=|accessdate=16 June 2016}}</ref> This practice has also been adopted by some sections of Christians in Kerala.<ref name="NewIndianExpress_NorthParavoor_Church">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article554511.ece|title=Newly-weds fulfil their wishes with faith|publisher=|accessdate=16 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="Zesterdaily_Sabarimala">{{cite web|url=http://zesterdaily.com/cooking/sweet-hindu-offerings-fit-gods-india/|title=Sweet Hindu Offerings Fit For The Gods In India - Neyyappam - Ammini Ramachandran|date=7 February 2014|publisher=|accessdate=16 June 2016}}</ref> [[Unni appam]] is a variant in which mashed ripe [[Plantain (cooking)|plantains]] or bananas are added to the batter and fried to result in a ball-like shape. | ||
Neyyappam became a topic of discussion as its name was shown on the home page of the [[Android N]] naming campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-N-could-be-named-after-a-delicious-tongue-twister_id81584|title=Android N could be named after a delicious tongue twister|publisher=|accessdate=16 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.android.com/versions/name-n/|title=Android N|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605035802/https://www.android.com/versions/name-n/|archive-date=2016-06-05|url-status=dead}}</ref> The official video of Google about naming Android N<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=v1IocBl_5UM|title=Android N let the names begin.|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> also shows a glimpse of neyyappam and [[Kerala Tourism Development Corporation|Kerala tourism]] made a tweet about this naming campaign. | Neyyappam became a topic of discussion as its name was shown on the home page of the [[Android N]] naming campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-N-could-be-named-after-a-delicious-tongue-twister_id81584|title=Android N could be named after a delicious tongue twister|publisher=|accessdate=16 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.android.com/versions/name-n/|title=Android N|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605035802/https://www.android.com/versions/name-n/|archive-date=2016-06-05|url-status=dead}}</ref> The official video of Google about naming Android N<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=v1IocBl_5UM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518180201/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1IocBl_5UM&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=2016-05-18 |url-status=dead|title=Android N let the names begin.|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> also shows a glimpse of neyyappam and [[Kerala Tourism Development Corporation|Kerala tourism]] made a tweet about this naming campaign. | ||
== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
Neyyappam traces its origin to the southern Indian state of [[Kerala]]. | Neyyappam traces its origin to the southern Indian state of [[Kerala]].It is a signature [[Saint Thomas Christians|Syrian Christian]] food. | ||
==Preparation== | ==Preparation== | ||