Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup jaggery, grated
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp ghee
Special equipment needed:
- Appam pan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, add rice flour, jaggery, grated coconut, chopped almonds, cardamom powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add water gradually and mix until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
3. Heat the appam pan on medium heat and add ghee to each mold.
4. Pour the batter into each mold, filling it up to 3/4th of the mold.
5. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown.
6. Flip the appam using a wooden stick and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the other side is golden brown.
7. Remove the appam from the pan and repeat the process until all the batter is used up.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
Makes 12-15 appams
Nutritional information:
Calories: 120
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Jaggery can be substituted with brown sugar or honey.
- Almonds can be substituted with cashews or pistachios.
Variations:
- Add mashed bananas to the batter for a banana-flavored appam.
- Add raisins or chopped dates to the batter for a sweeter taste.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the batter is smooth and lump-free for a perfect texture.
- Use a non-stick appam pan for easy flipping.
- Add more water if the batter is too thick.
Storage instructions:
Store the appams in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the appams in a microwave or on a pan until warm.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the appams on a plate with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped almonds or grated coconut.
Pairings:
Pair with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve with coconut chutney or sambar.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the appams stick to the pan, add more ghee to the molds.
- If the batter is too thin, add more rice flour.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the appams thoroughly to avoid any foodborne illnesses.
Food history:
Unni appam is a traditional snack from Kerala, India. It is usually made during festivals and special occasions.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, nutty, and aromatic.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a snack or dessert.
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