About
Poricha Appalam is a traditional South Indian snack made from rice flour, urad dal, and cumin seeds. It is a popular snack in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. The appalam is deep-fried in oil until it is golden brown and crispy. It is usually served as an accompaniment to a meal or as a snack. This is also known as pappadam or papadum.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
18.2
Fats
51.3
Carbs
13.6
Fibre
1.0
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Recipe
Ingredients
rice flour
1 cup
urad dal flour
1/2 cup
sesame seeds
1/4 cup
cumin seeds
1/4 cup
black pepper
1/4 cup
asafoetida
1/4 cup
salt
1/4 cup
oil
1/4 cup
Water as needed
Directions
Step 1:
In a large bowl, mix together the rice flour, urad dal flour, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, asafoetida, and salt.
Step 2:
Add the oil and mix until the ingredients are well combined.
Step 3:
Slowly add water to the mixture, a little at a time, until the mixture forms a soft dough.
Step 4:
Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into thin discs.
Step 5:
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the discs one at a time.
Step 6:
Cook the discs until they are golden brown on both sides.
Step 7:
Serve the poricha appalam hot with your favorite accompaniment. Enjoy!
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 13111 users have chowed down on Poricha Appalam a whopping 31337 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! 13111 users have chowed down on Poricha Appalam a whopping 31337 times.
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