appam
🇮🇳 A dish from India
An appam or aappam is a type of thin pancake in South Indian cuisine. It is made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk, traditionally cooked in an appachatti, a deep pan similar in shape to a wok.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | fermented rice batter, coconut milk, yeast or toddy, sugar, salt |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | fermented batter cooked in a small deep curved pan |
| 👅Flavour & style | mildly sweet, soft spongy center with crisp lacy edges |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | breakfast or dinner, served with stews or curries |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does appam come from?
appam is a dish that originated in India.
What is appam?
An appam or aappam is a type of thin pancake in South Indian cuisine. It is made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk, traditionally cooked in an appachatti, a deep pan similar in shape to a wok.