Beatroot Appe (Paniyaram) Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.To make the batter, soak rice and lentils separately for a few hours. Grind them into a smooth paste and mix them together.
• STEP 2.Add grated beetroot, chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, and salt to the batter. Mix well.
• STEP 3.Heat an appe pan and add a few drops of oil in each cavity. Pour a spoonful of batter into each cavity and cook on medium heat.
• STEP 4.Flip the appe using a skewer or spoon when the bottom turns golden brown. Cook the other side until it becomes crispy.
• STEP 5.Remove the appe from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter. Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Cooking Tips

• Ensure the batter is fermented well for soft and fluffy appe.
• You can add grated carrots or other vegetables for variation.
• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• Use a non-stick appe pan for easy flipping and cooking.

Storage and Serving

• Beatroot appe is best served hot and fresh.
• 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.