Inippu thosai (Mullaitivu)

While referred to as 'thosai' in Mullaitivu, the addition of an egg to the mixture, makes this recipe more of a pancake than a thosai. Misnomer aside, the delicate, light pancake folds into itself, enclosing a spoonful of juicy, sweet coconut mixture that's a lovely tea time snack.

PREPARATION TIME 30
(+ FERMENTATION)
COOKING TIME 25 MIN
MAKES 12

INGREDIENTS

3 1/2 cups plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1/4 tsp salt
Water
2 cups grated coconut
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar

REQUIRED

A thosai pan or medium-sized frying pan

METHOD

In a bowl, mix plain flour and baking powder.
Make a well in centre and add egg and salt. Mix with wooden spoon.
Add enough water to make a pancake-like batter.
Set batter aside for 3 hours
After 3 hours, stir batter again
Heat and grease a those pan or frying pan. Spread a thin layer of mixture over pan and fry those until it turns light golden. Repeat with rest of the batter. Set stack of pancakes aside.
In a bowl, mix grated coconut, sugar and brown sugar.
Place spoonful of sweet coconut mixture in the centre of each those and fold those into a ‘pocket’ or roll, with coconut mixture inside.
Serve warm