Aappam

Aappam is a traditional dish from the South Indian state of Kerala. It is usually enjoyed with a side of potato stew or plain coconut milk sweetened with sugar. Special vessels are available for making the aappam (aappa chatti in Malayalam). You can also make them in a small kadai.  

Ingredients

Raw rice – 1 cup

Boiled rice – 1 cup

Cooked rice – 2 tbsps

Urad dal – 2 tbsps

Grated coconut – 2 tbsps

Methi/fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp

Sugar – 1 tsp

Salt – 1 tsp

Method

Soak the raw and boiled rices, urad dal and fenugreek seeds for at least 4-5 hours. Grind all ingredients except sugar, salt and cooking soda into a smooth batter. Add salt and sugar and keep aside for fermenting.

Making the aappam is a skill. It is not tough, just takes a few tries to get it right. Watch the video to learn how.  Pour the batter into the aappa chatti, cover and let it cook till the sides turn light brown and the middle is completely cooked. Remove with a spatula and enjoy with potato stew/coconut milk. Bon Appétit.

Note - Potato stew recipe available at http://squaremeals.blogspot.com/2011/06/aval-poharice-flakes-dosai-serves-5-6.html