Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of rice flour
- 1/2 cup of grated coconut
- 1/2 cup of jaggery, grated
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tsp of ghee
Special equipment needed:
- Appam pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, add rice flour, grated coconut, grated jaggery, chocolate chips, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add water gradually and whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
3. Heat the appam pan on medium heat and grease it with ghee.
4. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and swirl it around to coat the edges.
5. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 2-3 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
6. Use a spatula to remove the appam from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
7. Serve hot with a cup of tea or coffee.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
5. Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
Makes 8-10 appams
Nutritional information:
Calories: 180
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use brown sugar instead of jaggery.
- You can use dark chocolate chips instead of regular chocolate chips.
Variations:
- You can add chopped nuts like almonds, cashews, or pistachios to the batter.
- You can add a pinch of cardamom powder to the batter for flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Use a non-stick appam pan for best results.
- Grease the pan with ghee before pouring the batter.
- Cover the pan with a lid while cooking to ensure even cooking.
Storage instructions:
You can store the leftover appams in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
You can reheat the appams in a microwave or on a pan until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
You can serve the appams on a plate with a cup of tea or coffee.
Garnishes:
You can garnish the appams with grated coconut or chopped nuts.
Pairings:
You can pair the appams with a cup of tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
You can serve the appams with a side of coconut chutney or sambar.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the appams stick to the pan, add a little more ghee to the pan before pouring the batter.
- If the appams are not cooked through, cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for a few more minutes.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh ingredients and store the leftover appams in the refrigerator.
Food history:
Pesaha Appam is a traditional dish made during the Christian festival of Passover.
Flavor profiles:
The appams have a sweet and chocolatey flavor with a hint of coconut.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the appams hot with a cup of tea or coffee.
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Region: Indian
Taste: Sweet, Rich, Chocolatey, Nutty, Aromatic