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appam

🇮🇳 A dish from India

appam, a dish from India
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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 ingredientsfermented rice batter, coconut milk, yeast or toddy, sugar, salt
🔥Cooking methodfermented batter cooked in a small deep curved pan
👅Flavour & stylemildly sweet, soft spongy center with crisp lacy edges
🕒When it’s eatenbreakfast 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.