Cake Appam
Lacy edges, spongy centre — appam is fermented rice batter swirled in a curved pan until it forms a bowl-shaped pancake. The slight tang from fermentation pairs perfectly with a coconut stew or egg curry.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 2 nos Eggs
- All purpose flour, as needed
- 9 tbsp Sugar
- 5 nos Cardamom (Elakka)
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1/4 tsp Baking powder — optional
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Mix together eggs, sugar, baking powder & cardamom using blender until sugar dissolves completely.
Step 2
Make a soft dough adding flour gradually.
Step 3
Add ghee and knead again. Leave it aside for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Roll the dough into a 1/4 inch sized large chappathi and make cuts using a knife by drawing a number of parallel lines to cut into diamond shaped pieces.
Step 5
Make a slit for each piece and fry in hot oil them till golden brown.
Step 6
Cool and pack in an air-tight container for longer shelf life.
Tip
A well-seasoned appachatti is worth the investment. The appam should release from the pan without any resistance.
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