Craving a quick and delicious South Indian treat? You can try making Kerala Appam at home in just 15 minutes. It requires minimal ingredients and simple steps. Tap to read the recipe!
Ingredients
One cup of idli rice or sona masuri rice, one-fourth cup of coconut, half a teaspoon of sugar, half a tsp of salt, and a pinch of baking soda.
Soak the Rice
Soak the idli or sona masuri rice in water for about five minutes. After that, drain off excess water.
Grind the Ingredients
Grind the soaked rice with coconut, sugar, salt, and a pinch of baking soda. Now add a little water as needed.
Ferment the Batter
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the baking soda to activate and slightly ferment the batter.
Preheat the Appam
Pan Take an appam pan or non-stick and heat the skillet over medium flame. Heat for a few minutes before making the appam.
Cook the Appams
Place a ladle of batter into the pan and swirl to spread evenly. You need to cook covered for 2-3 minutes.
Serve
Once the edges are crispy and the centre is cooked. Now you can remove the appam and serve it with curry or chutney.
Information credits
This recipe is sourced from the food website of Hebbars Kitchen, which offers homemade recipes. You can make alterations to this recipe to suit your needs and tastes.