Palappam (South Indian 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
- 1 cup Rice flour
- 3/4 cup Dry or Fresh Coconut — grated
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/4 tsp Yeast
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 11/2 To Thick coconut milk
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the sugar, lukewarm water and yeast and left to cool, till it becomes frothy.
Step 2
Mix together the remaining ingredients and beat in a blender for 2 minutes. :- The batter should have almost smooth,yet little rough consistency).
Step 3
Add the yeast and run for another 1 minute.
Step 4
Cover the bowl and prove for 6 to 8 hours.
Step 5
Need to loosen the consistency, add 1/2 cup coconut milk.
Step 6
Heat an µAppam¦ pan, ladle 1/4 cup of the batter into the center of the pan.
Step 7
Lift the pan and swirl the batter a little bit toward the edge of the pan to get a thin layer of batter.
Step 8
Cover the pan and cook, edges ought to have a golden brown crust.
Step 9
Goes well with stew or egg roast.
Tip
The swirling motion takes practice. Your first two appams will likely be imperfect — consider them warm-up rounds.
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