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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Appam/Aapam

IngredientsRaw Rice - 2 cupsShredded coconut - handfulCooked rice - Handful (You could also use pressed rice/poha/aval instead)yeast - 1/2 spoonsugar - 2-3 tspnSalt - as needed

Method1.Soak the rice for 2 hours. 2.Grind coconut and cooked rice together until smooth. To this add the rice and grind everything together.3.Add the yeast, salt and sugar and mix well. Let it ferment for few hours or overnight.4.Make Appam in the appam griddle else make it like pancakes on regular griddle. Pour a spoonful of batter and spread using circular motion by holding the handle of the griddle.5.Serve it with sweetened coconut milk or with kala chana curry or with any kurma.Tips - If you do not like the smell of yeast, add a pinch of baking soda 30 minutes before making the appams.