Appam with Idli / Dosa Batter (Instant Pancakes - Kerala Style)

          Appam is a traditional Kerala breakfast, which is had with any side dish. It is best enjoyed with Kadala (White Chickpeas) Curry or any veg / non-veg stew. They are basically pancakes made out of fermented rice-coconut batter and is cooked in a special pan called an Appam Chatti. You can also make in any non-stick small round kadai.

          But today I made these delicious appams using idli / dosa batter, coconut milk and eno fruit salt. They were just perfect. I sprinkled some toppings like cheese, chili flakes, pepper powder, karam / idli podi and egg. You can add any topping of your choice. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 2 cups idli / dosa batter
• 1 & 1/4 cups coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp. eno fruit salt
• few drops of oil to grease
• toppings like - pepper powder, cheese, red chili flakes, idli / karam podi, egg, etc
• veg. / non-veg. stew / chana (white chickpeas curry) to serve

                   In a bowl, mix together the batter, coconut milk and eno fruit salt. Heat an Appam Chatti and drizzle some oil. Wipe clean with a tissue paper. 

          Drop a ladleful of the batter and immediately swirl it around. Cover and cook on a low flame for 1-2 minutes or till the edges turns crisp and brown.

           Transfer to a serving plate. Make similar Appams with the remaining batter. Serve with any side dish or stew.

                            Drop a ladleful of the batter & swirl it around. Add some cheese.

                                  Sprinkle some red chili flakes if desired.

                   Cover & cook on a low flame for 1-2 minutes or till the edges turns crisp 
                   and brown.

                                 It is done now & ready to be served.

                                 You can also add an egg for some variation.

                                  After it is done.

                                Serve with any side dish or stew.