Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup jaggery, grated
- 1/2 cup grated apple
- 1/4 cup grated coconut
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp ghee
- Oil for frying
Special equipment needed:
- Appam pan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, add rice flour, grated jaggery, grated apple, grated coconut, cardamom powder, and baking soda. Mix well.
2. Add water little by little and mix until you get a thick batter.
3. Heat the appam pan and add a drop of oil in each hole.
4. Pour the batter into each hole until it is 3/4th full.
5. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.
6. Flip the appam using a skewer or spoon and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Repeat the process until all the batter is used up.
8. Serve hot with a dollop of ghee.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Low flame
Serving size:
Makes 12-15 appams
Nutritional information:
Calories: 90
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 1g
Fiber: 1g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Rice flour can be substituted with wheat flour or all-purpose flour.
- Jaggery can be substituted with brown sugar or honey.
- Grated apple can be substituted with grated pear or mashed banana.
Variations:
- Add chopped nuts like cashews or almonds to the batter for added crunch.
- Add raisins or dried cranberries for added sweetness.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon powder for added flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the batter is thick enough to hold its shape in the appam pan.
- Use a non-stick appam pan for easy flipping.
- Add a drop of oil in each hole before pouring the batter to prevent sticking.
Storage instructions:
- Store the leftover appams in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the appams in a microwave or on a pan until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the appams on a platter with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Garnishes:
- Garnish with chopped nuts or fresh fruits like sliced bananas or strawberries.
Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of hot chai or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with coconut chutney or sambar.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the appams are not cooking evenly, adjust the flame to low or high as needed.
- If the batter is too thin, add more rice flour to thicken it.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the appam pan is clean and dry before using it.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before preparing the batter.
Food history:
- Unni appam is a traditional Kerala snack made during festivals and special occasions.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, nutty, and aromatic.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a snack or dessert.
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