Low Fat Traditional Aappam
Delight your taste buds with this Low Fat Traditional Aappam recipe, a lighter take on the beloved South Indian classic! Made with simple ingredients like raw rice, cooked rice, grated fresh coconut, and a hint of fenugreek seeds, this recipe combines authentic flavors with a health-conscious twist. Fermented overnight for a delicate tang and fluffy texture, these lace-edged beauties are cooked with minimal oil, making them a guilt-free addition to your meals. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender in the center, aappam pairs beautifully with coconut chutney, vegetable stew, or your favorite curry. Whether you’re looking for a wholesome breakfast or a satisfying dinner option, this low-fat recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Raw rice
- 0.5 cups Cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons Urad dal (split black gram)
- 0.75 cups Grated fresh coconut
- 0.5 teaspoons Fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda (optional)
- 1.5 cups Water
- For greasing the pan Oil or cooking spray
Instructions
Rinse the raw rice and urad dal thoroughly under running water and soak them in 1 cup of water along with the fenugreek seeds for 4-6 hours or overnight.
Drain the soaked ingredients and transfer them to a blender. Add the grated coconut and cooked rice.
Blend the ingredients into a smooth batter, adding water gradually to achieve a thick but pourable consistency.
Transfer the batter to a large bowl and add the salt and sugar. Mix well. Cover the bowl and allow the batter to ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours or until it has doubled in volume and has a slightly sour aroma.
Before cooking, gently stir the fermented batter. If desired, add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and a few tablespoons of water to adjust consistency and enhance fluffiness.
Heat an aappam pan or a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with minimal oil or cooking spray.
Pour a ladleful of batter into the center of the pan. Gently swirl the pan to spread the batter thinly around the edges while leaving the center thick and fluffy.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes or until the edges are crisp and golden, and the center is cooked. There is no need to flip the aappam.
Carefully remove the aappam from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
Serve warm with coconut chutney, vegetable stew, or your favorite curry for a wholesome and low-fat meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.9 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.6 g | 273% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2747 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.9 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1254 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
