Rava Appam Recipe
Rava appam is a popular South Indian dish made with semolina and coconut as the main ingredients.This dish has a crispy and golden exterior with a soft and fluffy interior, making it a popular breakfast or snack option.The addition of spices, ginger, green chili, and sliced onions enhances the flavor and makes it a delicious and healthy option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup suji / rava / semolina rava
- 1/2 tsp instant yeast
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- 1 inch ginger grated
- 1 Onions chopped
- 1 Carrot grated
- 1 green chillies chopped
- Oil for frying
- Water as needed
Instructions
Pre-Cooking Preparation:
- Grate the coconut and chop the green chili, ginger, and coriander leaves
- Thinly slice the onions
- In a mixing bowl, mix the semolina, grated coconut, baking soda, salt, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of oil
- Add 3/4 cup of water and mix well to make a batter of pouring consistency
- Let the batter sit for 10 minutes
- Add cumin seeds, green chili, ginger, sliced onions, and coriander leaves to the batter and mix well
Cooking Steps:
- Heat the appam pan or non-stick frying pan on medium heat
- Pour a ladleful of batter in the center of the pan and spread it evenly to make a thin circle
- Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown
- Remove the lid and flip the appam to cook the other side
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the other side is golden brown
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
Notes
- You can also add chopped vegetables like carrots, beans, or potatoes to the batter for added nutrition
- You can also add grated cheese or a spoonful of coconut milk to the batter for extra flavor
- You can add different spices like cardamom, cinnamon, or nutmeg to the batter for added flavor
- You can also add coconut milk instead of water for a richer taste
- Rava appam is a popular South Indian dish made with semolina and coconut as the main ingredients.
- This dish has a crispy and golden exterior with a soft and fluffy interior, making it a popular breakfast or snack option.
- The addition of spices, ginger, green chili, and sliced onions enhances the flavor and makes it a delicious and healthy option.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Rava Appam Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Sodium
342
mg
15
%
Potassium
193
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
2551
IU
51
%
Vitamin B1
1
mg
67
%
Vitamin B2
0.3
mg
18
%
Vitamin B3
3
mg
15
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Vitamin E
0.2
mg
1
%
Vitamin K
2
µg
2
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Magnesium
27
mg
7
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.