Aappam with Yeast - Appam - Vegan recipe - Step by Step - Happy 2nd Birthday to the blog

Aappam/Appam is a Breakfast recipe from the state of Kerala. It is characterised by the spongy centre and the crispy outer rim. Apppam, Puttu, Idiyappam and Dosa represent a morning breakfast in Kerala. They are all usually served with Spicy Gravy either vegetarian or non vegetarian.

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When I started blogging a couple of years back, I made a version for the blog. I wanted to make something special for the blog's birthday :-) After all the diwali hoopla, I was not in a mood for an elaborate sweet or a bake. So I decided to revisit my first post and make a new version of it. The version I made first uses Baking Soda. This one is the more authentic version using Yeast. I will also post a recipe for Potato Stew - the classic combo for Appam in a couple of days. In the meanwhile check out the Vegetable Stew and Soya Stew recipes here.



This is typically served in Christian homes in Kerala for Christmas Breakfast

Ingredients

Raw Rice (Pacha Arisi) 1 Cup 

Par Boiled Rice (Idli Rice) 1 Cup 

Grated Coconut 2 Cups (Use Fresh or Frozen, dried ones won't work)

Cooked Rice A handful (if available)

Yeast 1 tsp

Salt 1.5 tsp

Sugar 2 tbsp

Coconut Milk (optional) 2 cups (You can use Milk or even water here)

Method of Preparation

1. Soak both the rice together for atleast 3 hours. Drain the water. 

2. Grind the soaked rice, coconut and cooked rice into a smooth paste adding enough water. I used a Grinder (used for making idli batter). A mixie can be used as well. I added around 3 cups of water, adding it in intervals. Coconut water is recommended. I did not have any, so did not use.

3. Once done, add yeast, salt and sugar. Mix well. Keep it for 12 hours to allow it to ferment.

4. Just before making add some milk (or coconut milk or even water) to bring the batter to the correct consistency. This should be watery than the normal dosa batter.

Method of preparing Aappam/Appam

1. Heat an Aappam Chatti (a small Kadai with lid will do). Use a small piece of cloth or tissue. Dip it in little bit of oil and keep. Just rub it on the Chatti each time.

2. Pour a laddle of batter into the chatti

3. Hold the sides of the chatti and rotate so that there is a layer of batter all around and the rest of the batter is the centre. Appam has thin crispy edges and soft fluffy centre.

4. Close it with a lid

5. Let it cook for a minute or so till the sides are crisp and the centre is cooked

6. Remove from pan and serve with Stew or Kadala Curry