About
Appalam is a thin, crispy, and crunchy disc-shaped snack that is usually served with meals or as an accompaniment to other dishes. Appalam is made with lentil flour, usually urad dal, but can also be made with chana dal or moong dal. It is usually flavored with cumin, asafoetida, other spices and can be served fried or roasted. Appalam is a popular snack in South India, Sri Lanka, and other South Asian countries. It is also known as papadum or papad in some regions.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.1
Fats
34.5
Carbs
3.5
Fibre
0.6
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Recipe
Ingredients
urad dal
1 cup
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1 teaspoon
asafoetida
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
oil
1 teaspoon
sesame seeds
1 teaspoon
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the urad dal in water for at least 4 hours.
Step 2:
Drain the water and grind the urad dal into a fine paste.
Step 3:
Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, black pepper, asafoetida and salt.
Step 4:
Add the ground urad dal paste and mix well.
Step 5:
Cook the mixture on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring continuously.
Step 6:
Remove from heat and spread the mixture on a greased plate.
Step 7:
Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top and press lightly.
Step 8:
Cut into desired shapes and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Step 9:
Serve hot with chutney or sambar. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 21868 users have chowed down on Appalam a whopping 58104 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 21868 users have chowed down on Appalam a whopping 58104 times.
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