Appe(appam) Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a blender, grind soaked rice, grated coconut, and cooked rice into a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Transfer the batter to a bowl and let it ferment overnight or for at least 8 hours.
• STEP 3.Heat an appe pan and add a few drops of oil in each cavity.
• STEP 4.Pour a spoonful of batter into each cavity and cover the pan with a lid.
• STEP 5.Cook on low heat for a few minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
• STEP 6.Flip the appe using a skewer or spoon and cook the other side until golden brown.
• STEP 7.Remove the appe from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
• STEP 8.Serve hot appe with coconut chutney or sambar.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is not too thick or too thin. It should have a pouring consistency.
• If the batter is not fermenting well, keep it in a warm place or use a fermentation setting in your oven.
• You can add finely chopped onions, green chilies, or grated carrots to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
• To make the appe healthier, use a non-stick appe pan and minimal oil for cooking.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover appe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the appe in a pan or microwave before serving.
• Serve appe as a breakfast dish or as a snack with coconut chutney or sambar.