About
Appam is a type of pancake made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk. It is a popular breakfast dish in South India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Malaysia. Appam is usually served with a variety of accompaniments such as stew, coconut milk, or chutney. Appam is usually made with a combination of rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and yeast. The batter is then fermented overnight and cooked in a special pan called an appachatti.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
4.0
Fats
37.5
Carbs
3.1
Fibre
1.6
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Recipe
Ingredients
raw rice
1 cup
cooked rice
1/2 cup
grated coconut
1/2 cup
yeast
1/4 teaspoon
sugar
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
warm water
1/4 cup
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the raw rice in water for 4-5 hours.
Step 2:
Drain the water and grind the soaked rice to a fine paste.
Step 3:
Add the cooked rice, grated coconut, yeast, sugar and salt to the paste and mix well.
Step 4:
Add the warm water and mix to form a thick batter.
Step 5:
Cover the batter and keep aside for 8-10 hours or overnight.
Step 6:
Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladleful of the batter in the center.
Step 7:
Spread the batter in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
Step 8:
Cover the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 9:
Flip the appam and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 10:
Serve hot with your favorite chutney or curry.
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 36084 users have chowed down on Appam a whopping 79678 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! 36084 users have chowed down on Appam a whopping 79678 times.
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