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Appam
Appam is a popular South Indian dish made from fermented rice batter, resulting in soft and fluffy pancakes. They are typically enjoyed with coconut milk or vegetable stew.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 2
March 26, 2026
Instructions
Instructions
- Soak the rice in water for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Drain the rice and blend it with grated coconut and water to a smooth batter.
- Add yeast, sugar, and salt to the batter, mix well, and let it ferment for about 8 hours or overnight.
- Once fermented, stir the batter gently. The consistency should be pourable.
- Heat an appam pan or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and swirl it to spread evenly, leaving the center thicker than the edges.
- Cover and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is cooked through.
- Serve hot with coconut milk or vegetable stew.
Tips
- Ensure the batter is well-fermented for soft appams.
- You can adjust the thickness of the batter by adding more water if needed.