Appe (Pan Fried Rice Hoppers)

This plate of hot delicious Appe makes my evening when served with coconut chutney. This one is from my wife.

These little Appe are primarily made of Rice and urad dal batter,  I have also added  more lentils to add extra nutrition to it.

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Soaking Time:  4-5 hours.
Fermenting Time:  Overnight.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Makes around 45 Appe
Recipe type: Breakfast/Snack
Serves: 4-5
Ingredients

For Batter
  • 2 cups Rice
  • 3/4 cup Urad dal
  • 3/4 cup Moong dal
  • 1/2 cup Chana dal
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

For Chutney:

  • 1/2 Cup Fresh coconut Shredded
  • 4-5 stalks of coriander with leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
  • 1-2 Big Green Chili (As per taste)
  •  2 tablespoon plain Yogurt
  • Salt

For Appe mixture

  • 2 tablespoon finely cut coriander
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon crushed green chili

  1. Soak All ingredients for batter for 4-5 hours, Finely grind to thick paste. Cover and keep aside in a warm place overnight so that it gets fermented.
  2. Grind all ingredients for Chutney in to a fine paste.
  3. Add all ingredients for Appe mixture into fermented batter.                                                                                               DSC_0082
  4. Heat the Appe mold / Appe patra / Paniyaram pan on a medium heat and grease it with a little oil.
  5. Pour spoonful of Appe mixture into each mold, cook until golden brown and turn each Appe upside down using a fork and cook the other side also.                                                                                                                                             DSC_0080 DSC_0084
  6. Serve Hot with coconut chutney.