How to make South-Indian style soft and fluffy Appams

Apr 5, 2025 etimes.in

South-Indian style soft and fluffy Appams

Love South-Indian delights, but bored of gorging on dosa and idli, then try out this easy Appam recipe, which can be made at home by following some simple steps given below. So, pair these soft fluffy Appams with some delicious stews, curries, sambhar or dosa. Try out this easy recipe and enjoy fluffy Appam at the comfort of your home. Getty Images

Ingredients:

1 cup rice, 1/4 cup cooked rice, 1/2 cup grated coconut, 1 tsp sugar1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp yeast, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup coconut water, ghee and oil as needed. Getty Images

Step 1

To begin with this easy recipe, wash the rice and soak 1 cup rice for 3 hours. Getty Images

Step 2

Meanwhile, take cooked rice and separate it using a fork. Getty Images

Step 3

Blend the soaked rice, cooked rice, grated coconut, sugar, and a little water to make a smooth batter. The consistency should be slightly thick, like pancake batte Getty Images

Step 4

If using yeast, dissolve it in warm water with a pinch of sugar and let it activate for 5�?0 minutes. Add this to the batter. Add salt to the batter and mix well. Getty Images

Step 5

Cover the batter and leave it to ferment in a warm place for 8�?2 hours or overnight until it rises and shows bubbles. Getty Images

Step 6

Heat an appam pan on medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with a little oil or butter. Getty Images

Step 7

Pour a ladle of batter into the center of the pan. Cover and cook for 2�? minutes until the edges are crispy and the center is soft and spongy. Serve hot with coconut milk, vegetable stew, or curry. Getty Images

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