Appam with Stew

Appam with Stew is a delightful and fluffy rice pancake served with a mildly spiced coconut-based vegetable stew. This traditional Kosher Indian breakfast dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a wholesome start to your day.

Ingredients

• Rice flour - 100 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Warm water - 150 ml
• Active dry yeast - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - for greasing
• Mixed vegetables (carrot, potato, green beans) - 200 grams
• Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Curry leaves - 5-6 leaves
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the rice flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast, letting it sit until frothy (about 10 minutes).
2. Add the yeast mixture and coconut milk to the flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Cover the batter and let it ferment for 30 minutes in a warm place.
3. While the batter ferments, prepare the stew. Heat coconut oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter. Then, add curry leaves, ginger, and garlic, sautéing for a few minutes until aromatic.
4. Add the mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, and salt. Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables and simmer until tender (about 15 minutes). Adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Once the batter has fermented, heat an appam pan or non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease it lightly with oil.
6. Pour a ladleful of batter into the center of the pan and swirl it around to spread it into a thin layer while keeping the center thicker. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is cooked through.
7. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the appams on a plate.
8. Serve the appams hot with the vegetable stew on the side, garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut oil, which can support heart health.

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