Kerala Appam is a soft and lacy tiffin. Restaurant-style Kerala lacy appam with yeast is super easy to make and tastes delicious.
Yeast proofing must Leftover rice for Appam Ingredients Recipe with step-by-step pictures Appam Video recipe
What kind of rice works for Kerala Appam?
For the best Kerala-style Appam, add sona masoori rice or raw rice. 8 hours or overnight fermentation is a must as it gives the best texture to the Appam.
Yeast proofing must for the lacy soft Appam
Well-proofed yeast gives the best soft lacy appam. perfectly Proofed yeast turns frothy bubble. if not it means the yeast has expired, avoid using it. proofing the yeast for 30 minutes is optional. You can just proof it till they turn frothy then add it to the batter.
Kerala Appam batter in a mixie?
You can prepare the batter in a mixie or grinder. Since I have used 2 cups I prefer using a grinder but you can also use mixie and grind batter with cold water. also, give intervals in between grinding, Avoid adding too much water while grinding
Can I reduce coconut?
Coconut and coconut milk give amazing flavor to the lacy Kerala appam. If you are using frozen coconut, thaw them then use them. Always add coconut initially else it won’t grind well.
Why leftover rice for spongy appam?
Cooked rice helps for soft and spongy appam. I would highly recommend leftover cold rice from the refrigerator. if you don’t have leftover color rice, use room-temperature rice. avoid hot rice
Consistency of Appam batter?
Appam batter is watery (liquid consistency )compared to dosai/ adai batter. to check if the batter is at the right consistency, take a little batter at the back side of the ladle, if you wipe the batter, you should be able to wipe it clean
BEST SIDE DISH FOR APPAM
Appam tastes yummy with Vegetable stew and Sodhi is a tasty side. Coconut chutney, tomato onion thokku, kadala curry, and kurma are my other favorite side dishes.
Can I reduce sugar?
I would recommend the mentioned quantity of sugar as it helps for the perfect appam texture and also balances the yeast flavor. If you use a little fresh coconut water to grind the batter you can slightly reduce the sugar. Sodhi Kuzhambu Breakfast recipes in TMF Appam varieties in TMF
For the Kerala appam video recipe
Ingredients
Soak rice
sona masoori rice | raw rice 2 cups Water
Yeast proofing
Warm Water, 1/4 cup 105 degree Sugar 1 tsp Active dry yeast 1 tsp
To grind
Grated coconut 1 cup Cooked rice 1 cup leftover cold rice works best Coconut milk 1 can Salt 1/2 tbsp
To prepare Appam
Sugar 1 tablespoon + 1/2 tbsp Coconut oil as needed
How to make Kerala Appam with step-by-step pictures
Soak rice
Firstly wash and soak the rice with enough water overnight or for around 8 hours
Yeast proofing
Take active dry yeast, hot water, and sugar in a small bowl; mix well and leave it undisturbed
Grind batter
Add soaked rice along with a little water, cooked rice, and coconut to a grinder and grind well
Sprinkle water little by little and grind the batter for around 30 minutes till the rice is ground to a fine rava / semolina-like texture
Meanwhile check if the yeast is frothy, if yes mix well and add it to the grinder
Furthermore, add thick coconut milk and salt; continue grinding
Grind till the batter turns smooth Transfer the batter to a big bowl and ferment for 8 hours. I turn on the oven light and keep the batter for fermentation
Prepare batter
After 8 hours mix the batter well for 2-3 minutes
Add sugar and mix again
Flip the ladle and try to wipe the batter, if it wipes clean then the batter is of the right consistency
Rest the batter for 20 minutes
Prepare Appam
Mix the batter well
Heat appam pan | Appa Kadai | appa chatti in low to medium flame
When hot add a ladle full of batter in the middle. Hold both handles and gently tilt the pan to make the appam batter and spread the batter
Cover with a lid and let it cook for a minute or till it is cooked
Avoid flipping. serve hot
