Appam Recipe

Name: Appam Recipe
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups regular rice (or parboiled or half-half of both types); 2 cups water (- for soaking); ¼ cup thick poha ((aval or flattened rice) or cooked rice or puffed rice); ½ cup grated fresh coconut; ¾ cup water (or as needed for blending or grinding batter); ½ teaspoon instant yeast (or ¾ teaspoon dry active yeast ); ½ teaspoon salt (or add as required); 2 tablespoons sugar (or add as required)

Instructions

Prep:4hCook:30min

Appam (also known as palappam) is a fermented rice pancake from Kerala cuisine, made with rice and coconut. The batter is ground, fermented and cooked in a special appam pan. This method creates a soft center with lacy edges. Appam is usually served with vegetable stew or mild curries.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:31:17 GMT