Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup raw rice
- 1/2 cup jaggery
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Oil for frying
Special equipment needed:
- Appam pan or aebleskiver pan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Soak the raw rice in water for 4-5 hours.
2. Drain the water and grind the rice to a fine paste using a blender or grinder.
3. Add jaggery, grated coconut, chopped dates, cardamom powder, baking soda, and salt to the rice paste. Mix well.
4. Add water little by little to make a thick batter.
5. Heat the appam pan or aebleskiver pan on medium heat.
6. Add a few drops of oil in each mold of the pan.
7. Pour the batter into each mold, filling it up to 3/4th of the mold.
8. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until the bottom of the appam turns golden brown.
9. Using a skewer or spoon, flip the appam and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
10. Remove the appam from the pan and place it on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
11. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Time:
Preparation time: 5 hours (including soaking time)
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
Makes 12-15 appams
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 120
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 1g
Fiber: 1g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Jaggery can be substituted with brown sugar or honey.
- Grated coconut can be substituted with coconut milk.
- Dates can be substituted with raisins or any other dried fruit.
Variations:
- Instead of dates, you can add chopped nuts like almonds, cashews, or pistachios.
- You can add mashed bananas to the batter for a banana-flavored appam.
- You can add a pinch of saffron to the batter for a fragrant and colorful appam.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the batter is thick enough to hold its shape in the pan.
- If the appam sticks to the pan, add a few drops of oil in the mold before pouring the batter.
- Serve the appam warm for the best taste.
Storage instructions:
Store the leftover appams in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the appams in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a pan on low heat until warm.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the appams on a plate and sprinkle some powdered sugar on top for a simple presentation.
Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped nuts or a drizzle of honey for added flavor.
Pairings:
Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee for a perfect snack.
Suggested side dishes:
No side dishes needed.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the appam batter is too thin, add more rice flour to thicken it.
- If the appam batter is too thick, add more water to thin it.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to use clean and dry utensils while making the appam batter.
Food history:
Unni appam is a traditional Kerala snack made during festivals and special occasions. It is usually made with rice flour, jaggery, and coconut.
Flavor profiles:
The date unni appam has a sweet and nutty flavor with a hint of cardamom.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the date unni appam as a snack or dessert.
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