Aappam
Aappam is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish known for its soft, fluffy center and crispy lace-like edges. Made with fermented rice batter and coconut, this delicious dish is especially popular in Kerala and Tamil Nadu households. Aappam pairs perfectly with vegetable stew, coconut milk, kurma, or even sweetened coconut milk.
Equipment
- 1 Aappa Chatty
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Raw rice
- 1/4 Cup Urad dal
- 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Methi
Instructions
Soaking & Grinding
- Wash and Soak raw rice, Urad dal and Fenugreek for 4–5 hours.
- Grind it with little water into a smooth batter.
- Take a small ladle of the prepared batter and mix it with a little water.
- Cook this mixture on low flame, stirring continuously, until it thickens into a smooth porridge. Make sure it is completely lump-free.
- Allow it to cool slightly, then add this cooked porridge back into the main batter and mix well.
Fermentation
- Allow the batter to ferment for 4 to 5 hours until it becomes light and slightly bubbly.
Preparing Aappam
- Heat an appam pan, pour a ladle of batter, swirl gently to spread along the sides, cover, and cook on low flame. No flipping required.
- Cover and cook for two minutes. You can also make Poo aappam
- Within minutes, you’ll get soft center appams with slightly crispy edges.
Notes
Homemade Aappam is simple, wholesome, and incredibly delicious. With just a few ingredients and proper fermentation, you can enjoy restaurant-style soft and lacy appams at home.
Try this easy Aappam recipe today and enjoy it with your favorite curry for a comforting South Indian meal!