Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
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 for 4 hours
- • 1/2 cup cooked rice
- • 3/4 cup fresh grated coconut
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Blend the soaked rice, cooked rice, and coconut with water into a smooth, thick batter.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the yeast, sugar, and salt; cover and ferment in a warm place for 6-8 hours until bubbly.
3
Phase 3
Heat an appachatti (bowl-shaped pan) and lightly wipe it with oil.
4
Phase 4
Pour in a ladle of batter, swirl to coat the sides, cover, and cook 2-3 minutes until the edges are lacy and the centre is soft.
5
Phase 5
Slide out and serve warm with vegetable stew or sweetened coconut milk.