Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Appam
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups raw rice, soaked
- • 1/2 cup cooked rice
- • 1/2 cup grated coconut
- • 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 cups water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the raw rice for 4 hours.
2
Phase 2
Blend the soaked rice with the cooked rice, grated coconut, and water into a smooth, pouring batter.
3
Phase 3
Mix in the yeast, sugar, and salt and ferment in a warm place for 8 hours until bubbly and risen.
4
Phase 4
Ladle the batter into a hot appam pan, swirl to coat the sides, cover, and cook 2 minutes until the edges are lacy and the centre is soft.
5
Phase 5
Serve warm with vegetable stew or kadala curry.