Jaggery and dates appam Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Soak rice in water for 4-5 hours and grind it into a smooth batter.
• STEP 2.Add jaggery and dates to the batter and mix well.
• STEP 3.Allow the batter to ferment overnight.
• STEP 4.Heat a non-stick appam pan and pour a ladleful of batter into each cavity.
• STEP 5.Cover and cook on low heat until the appam turns golden brown and crispy on the edges.
• STEP 6.Serve hot as a snack or dessert.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the batter is not too thick or too thin. It should have a pouring consistency.
• You can add a pinch of cardamom powder for extra flavor.
• If you don't have an appam pan, you can use a regular non-stick pan and shape the appam like pancakes.

Storage and Serving

• Jaggery and dates appam can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
• Serve the appam as it is or with a side of coconut chutney or sweetened coconut milk.