Master The Art Of Making Appe With 4 Quick Steps

Appe, also known as Paniyaram or Paddu, is a popular South Indian snack that is round and typically bite-sized. They are made from a batter that is poured into a special cookware called an appe pan (paniyaram pan) with multiple round molds. The batter is usually a combination of fermented rice and urad dal, similar to dosa or idli batter, but thicker.

Appe, also known as Paniyaram or Paddu, are a South Indian snack made from a batter typically based on rice and urad dal (black gram dal). Here's a basic recipe for Appe:

1. Ingredients

- 1 cup idli rice (or regular rice)

- cup urad dal (black gram dal)

- teaspoon fenugreek seeds (optional)

- Salt to taste

- 1 cup sour buttermilk (or yogurt mixed with water)

- 1 teaspoon fruit salt (eno)

- Oil for greasing the appe pan

2. Instructions:

Step 1- Soaking and Grinding:

- Wash the idli rice and urad dal separately.

- Soak them along with fenugreek seeds in water for 4-5 hours.

- Drain the water and grind them into a smooth batter using a little water as needed.

Step 2- Fermentation:

- Transfer the batter into a bowl, add salt, and mix well.

- Add sour buttermilk (or diluted yogurt) to the batter and mix thoroughly.

- Cover and allow the batter to ferment overnight or for at least 8 hours in a warm place.

Step 3- Making Appe:

- After fermentation, the batter will have risen and become slightly airy.

- Heat an appe pan (also known as paniyaram pan) on medium heat and grease each mold with a little oil.

- Add a pinch of fruit salt (eno) to the batter and mix gently.

- Pour spoonfuls of batter into each mold, filling them up to 3/4th full.

- Cover and cook on medium-low heat for a few minutes until the bottom side turns golden brown and crispy.

Step 4- Flipping and Cooking:

- Carefully flip each appe using a wooden skewer or spoon.

- Cook the other side until golden brown and crispy.

Step 5- Serve:

- Remove the cooked appe from the pan and serve hot with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or any chutney of your choice.

Enjoy your homemade appe as a delightful snack or breakfast dish!