By Garima Johar
May 27, 2025
Appe is a popular South Indian snack that can be whipped up for a healthy breakfast and enjoyed as a mid-meal munchie. To make it even healthier, you can skip the rice and make appe with moong dal.
1 cup moong dal 1/4 cup fenugreek seeds 1/4 cup grated coconut 1 green chilli 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder Salt to taste Water as needed
Rinse and soak moong dal and fenugreek seeds for at least 5 hours.
Add grated coconut, green chilli, turmeric, cumin , and salt. Grind till smooth.
Add water to adjust the consistency. Let the batter ferment.
Heat the appe pan or mould and pour in the batter.
Cook till appe are golden brown on both sides. Serve with sambar or coconut chutney.