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Madakku saan…Kerala breakfast

Posted on January 25, 2006 by giniann

Madakku saan was one of my favorite breakfast items when growing up. This was one of the most requested items at our home . In addition to being served as breakfast, it can also be served as an evening snack. Coming home hungry after school, these were devoured with great joy. So when Meena of Hooked on Heat was holding breakfast theme for her ‘From my Rasoi’ event I couldnt think of anything better..The beauty of this dish is that it can be preparedd fast and is quite tasty.
List of ingredients
All purpose flour 3/4 cup
Water enough to make thin batter
Salt
Coconut grated 3/4 cup
Sugar 1 tablespoon ( you could add more depending on your level of sweetness)
Cardamom 1 crushed
Crushed cumin 1/4 teaspoon
Method
Make a batter of water and all purpose flour. The consistency should be such that it can be made into a crepe. Add salt to taste to this batter.

Mix together coconut,sugar, crushed cardamom and crushed jeera seeds.

Make a crepe using the batter. It is hard to describe what to do after this. So hopefully the pictures will help.

Pour the batter into the shape of a crepe or dosa. Then you wait for about a minute or so while the top looks cooked.

Then you flip it over and put the stuffing on one half side of the crepe.

Fold the other side over the filling, and seal the edges with the spatula..just press the ends together real hard.
Then serve hot.

Simple yet delicious

33 responses »

Diane on January 25, 2006 at 11:50 pm said:

Is it just me or is this new site doing wierd things to the photos…like streching them out and making them super-closeup so all detail is blurred.

It’s all a bit wacky. Love the postings (as always) but finding this very hard to read.

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giniann on January 25, 2006 at 11:59 pm said:

Hi Diane…Yup been having some trouble with the pictures. Anyone else having troubles?

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giniann on January 26, 2006 at 12:02 am said:

Looks like it works ok in Firefox but is doing weird things in Internet explorer. Will check it out.

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meenagar on January 25, 2006 at 4:48 pm said:

Hi gini!

Yup, its defintely wied in IE. I can’t even read the post as the photos are taking all the space.

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Indira on January 25, 2006 at 5:08 pm said:

Images are looking good but too big, Gini. Taking lot of time to download, almost 10 minutes on IE. I’ll check your site on firefox and let you know.

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Indira on January 25, 2006 at 5:21 pm said:

This is how they look, Wow. What a difference a browser makes.:)

Firefox – images looks great, not weird like in IE. But taking lot of time to download. Reducing the resolution may help, I think.

I like this recipe, Gina. Definitely going to try it. Thanks for sharing, Gina.
One doubt though, should I cook fresh grated coconut with sugar at first or not necessary (for an authentic recipe)?

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giniann on January 25, 2006 at 8:23 pm said:

Hi Indira…finally got it all figured out. Looks like the pics can be viewed on IE and Firefox now.
And regarding the coconut you dont cook the coconut. Just add the sugar to freshly grated coconut and use it as the filling. It gets slightly cooked on the stove and thats all you need.

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rocksea on January 26, 2006 at 1:02 am said:

you know what.. i saw madakku saan photos and here in my lab an aroma spread, thought it was from this page and am imagining but someone was eating something over here. i felt hungry, nostalgic n crying ngee ngee..

the pics are working ok for me.

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Diane on January 26, 2006 at 2:05 am said:

Yeah, it’s fixed now – thanks!!!
And the pictures look yummy…mmmm…..

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Kay on January 26, 2006 at 9:03 am said:

Though I grew up in a neighboring state(TN) and love keralite food, I’ve never heard of this Keralite dish so far. Looks so yummy!

Gini, did you try your coffee filter yet?

Btw, I added you to my fav. blog listing so that I can visit you often.

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shammi on January 26, 2006 at 10:50 am said:

wow, those look simply SCRUMMY! 🙂

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giniann on January 26, 2006 at 8:33 pm said:

Hi Rocksea Hope you got over your nostalgia and actually cooked some madakku saan 🙂

Kay I dont think this is the most popular of breakfasts in Kerala..u dont see it in restaurants.

And the coffee filter I have one more question, What coffee powder can you use? Can you use colombian coffee?

Thanks Shammy..

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riotofreasons on January 28, 2006 at 9:06 pm said:

A very fresh looking site you have here. And a agonizingly yummy post 🙂

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ezee123 on January 29, 2006 at 4:07 pm said:

looks nice and will, am sure, taste nice in a heavy, oily way. Need to see the evidence of it.
Any takers who can rustle up this one.

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mika on January 29, 2006 at 4:47 pm said:

I love idiappam. I usually buy the dried ones and cook them in boiling water. But I remember how fresh homemade ones are from what I have had in India. Great pics!

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Kay on January 30, 2006 at 2:56 pm said:

Oh! I have no clue… I think you can use any coffee powder that is not the instant/expresso kind and also, one that doesnt have chocolate/anything else mixed into it.

I use to love filter coffee, but cant drink it anymore because of migraine problems!

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giniann on January 31, 2006 at 10:16 am said:

Mika..I had no clue idiyappams come in a dry form too.

ezee123 They dont taste heavy and oily..not at all. Try it and u will know..

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giniann on January 31, 2006 at 10:18 am said:

Thanks OMR. Appreciate your comments.

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Brett on January 31, 2006 at 1:27 pm said:

Gini, these look amazing! I can’t think of a better way to start the day. I so regret not having visited Kerala when my wife and I went to India 10 years ago. Especially when I see all the lovely dishes that you are cooking. Your photos look great in my Firefox browser, by the way (why does anyone still bother using IE?). I especially like the close ups.

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giniann on January 31, 2006 at 6:37 pm said:

Brett Thanks..Kerala breakfast is loved by almost everyone who have had it for the first time. Save it for the next India trip.

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Parna on February 2, 2006 at 4:46 am said:

this looks so good, am sure it tastes even better. but the sad thing is, i neither have a steamer nor a presser.

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giniann on February 3, 2006 at 1:43 pm said:

Thanks Parna..A presser is a good investment and a multipurpose tool

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deccanheffalump on February 5, 2006 at 12:01 am said:

I loved this post and the pictures and we are all mad about iddiappam…now I think I could try it at home.

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Sailaja on February 7, 2006 at 10:37 am said:

Those are some amazing looking pictures.Your wordpress layout is looking great.
I am going to try out this iddiappam recipe..:)

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giniann on February 9, 2006 at 1:23 pm said:

Thanks Sailu and deccanheffalump…

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Easily Pleased on February 23, 2006 at 4:32 pm said:

Yum with a CAPITAL Y.

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sankar on May 7, 2006 at 1:01 pm said:

This blog is simply the best!

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giniann on May 8, 2006 at 10:50 am said:

Thanks Sankar. You made my day.

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Goce Djingarski on November 7, 2007 at 6:13 am said:

Hi Giniann.This is a great choise for food prepearing.I am really satisfaid, u maked my day gorgeous.Stay blessed and be happy all the time.
Greetings from Macedonia.

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Appu on July 11, 2008 at 7:13 am said:

Hello Gini,

I love all ur recipes.. 🙂 yumm…
But i doubt ur efforts are been copied by someone???! check this out>
http://tastyland.blogspot.com/search/label/My%20tasty%20breakfast

I m not sure whether this person asked prior permission.. if not, its really not fair at all dear..!

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johng daniel on January 1, 2009 at 2:47 pm said:

am working in dubai international hotel whichis in dubaiairport as an indian chef..and i do indian and continental and i would like to know about the kerala food more in detail….
thanks

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