How To Make South Indian Appe: Follow This Step-Wise Recipe

By Garima Johar

September 12, 2025

Appe is a popular South Indian snack that can be quickly whipped up for a nutritious breakfast and enjoyed as a mid-meal munchie. To make a batch of appe at home, try this easy recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup rice 1/4 cup urad dal 1/4 cup fenugreek seeds 1/4 cup grated coconut 1 green chilli, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder Salt to taste Water as needed

Step 1

Rinse and soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds for at least 5 hours.

Step 2

Add grated coconut, green chilli, turmeric, cumin powder, and salt. Grind to get a smooth batter.

Step 3

Add water to adjust consistency. Let the batter ferment.

Step 4

Heat the appe pan or mould and pour in the batter.

Step 5

Cook till the appe are golden brown on both sides. Serve with sambar or coconut chutney.