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How to make Appam: in easy steps

Updated: Oct 3

Appam is a kind of thin pancake made from fermented rice. We must add Coconut milk and grated coconut to it. It is made in less oil, so it is also very beneficial for health. People usually eat it in the morning for breakfast. It is a tasty and light breakfast. Let's see how it is made:

Serve: 4 People

Ingredients to make appam:

1 cup raw rice (ideally parboiled rice or idli rice)
1/4 cup cooked rice or poha
1/2 cup grated coconut (fresh or desiccated)
1/4 tsp dry active yeast
1 tbsp sugar
Salt to taste
Water, as needed
1/4 cup coconut milk (optional, for a richer flavor)

Method of making Appam:

Wash the raw rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 4-5 hours.

While the rice is soaking we will prepare the yeast mixture. For this, dissolve 1 tbsp sugar and 1/4 tsp yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes till it becomes frothy.

We will prepare the rice batter by grinding it. Strain the soaked rice and add it to the blender along with the cooked rice, grated coconut and yeast mixture. Add water little by little and prepare a smooth, slightly thick batter.

Place the batter in a large bowl and cover it and let it ferment for 8-10 hours or overnight (depending on the room temperature) till the batter doubles in size.

Once fermented, add salt as per taste and dilute the batter by adding some water to get a pourable consistency.

Heat the appam pan or a non-stick pan on medium heat.

Lightly grease the pan with oil.

Pour a ladle of batter in the centre of the pan. Swirl the pan to spread the batter to the edges, making it thinner at the edges and thicker in the centre.