Appam/Vellayappam/Paalappam using Rice Powder
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Appam/Hopper is a type of pancake, which is traditionally served with Stew. Any Christian function that I attended as child, always had Appam and stew in it’s menu. That hasn’t changed in all these years. Appam still has it’s place secured. 🙂 The only difference is that stew has given way to various other gravies.
The traditional way of making Appam requires a bit of planning, which involves, soaking of rice, grinding etc. That’s where the ready-made rice powder comes to the rescue. It eases up the Appam making process. The rice powder I prefer is Double Hourse Appam Podi. You may use any brand of your choice. You can find the video of making Appam here.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
| Passive Time | 8 hours |
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Ingredients
- 250 gms Rice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup Lukewarm water
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/4 cup Semolina/ Sooji/ Rava
- 1-1/2 cups Water
- 1/2 cup Milk/ Coconut Milk (adjust to suit the consistency)
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Cooked rice (Optional)
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Instructions
- Take the lukewarm water in a bowl. Add yeast and sugar and keep aside to rise.
- Take 1-1/2 cups water in a pan.
- Add the semolina.
- Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, till it forms a thick paste. Allow to cool.
- Take the rice powder in a bowl.
- Add the yeast mixture.
- Add the Semolina mixture and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a grinder for smooth mixing. Add salt.
- If using cooked rice. add the rice and grind.
- Add enough water and grind to get a smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter to a utensil. Cover and keep in a warm place for fermentation.
- This is how the batter looks after fermentation.
- Add salt, sugar and adequate milk for achieve a pourable consistency.
- Heat the appachatti.
- When hot, add a spoonful of the batter.
- Swirl it either to form a round shape or floral shape.
- Let the remaining batter be the in the centre. Cover and cook on medium low heat.
- Touch the centre to see if it is cooked. If it sticks to your finger, allow to cook further.
- Take off the appam and serve hot. Repeat the process till the entire batter is used up.
Recipe Notes
Click here for Making of Appam video
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