Kerala Appam Recipe
Enjoy soft and spongy Kerala-style Appam made from fermented rice and coconut batter. These lace-edged hoppers pair beautifully with vegetable stew or sweetened coconut milk, offering a light and gluten-free breakfast that supports gut health and a balanced lifestyle. Learn how to make soft and fluffy Kerala-style Appam with rice and coconut. A perfect vegan, gluten-free South Indian breakfast recipe with video.
Description
Kerala Appam (Soft Hoppers)
Servings: 3 appams (approx. 100g) | Prep: 8 hrs | Cook: 20 mins
🧄 Ingredients
- 1 cup raw rice
- ¼ cup grated coconut
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp dry active yeast
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for greasing the pan
🍽️ Instructions
- Soak rice in water for 4–5 hours. Drain and blend with grated coconut and water to form a smooth batter.
- Dissolve sugar in lukewarm water and activate the yeast for 10 mins. Add to the batter.
- Mix batter well. Ferment for 8 hours or overnight until light and bubbly.
- Add salt and a little water if needed. Batter should be pourable.
- Heat an appam pan, pour batter in the center, swirl to coat edges. Cover and cook on low heat until center is soft and edges are crisp.
- Serve hot with vegetable stew or coconut chutney.
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Raw rice – 1 cup
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Grated coconut – ¼ cup
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Sugar – 1 tbsp
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Dry active yeast – ½ tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Water – as needed
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Oil – for greasing the pan
Additional information
| calories | 120-140 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, Nonveg, Vegan |
| Fat | 0-2 |
| Fiber | 0-2 |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle |
| Prep Time | Over 1 Hour |
| Special Category | Festive Special, Kids Special, Party Recipes |
| Taste / Flavor | Mild |
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