Egg Appam by Gayatri

Name: Egg Appam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice; 0.5 cup grated coconut; 0.25 cup steamed rice; 0.5 cup coconut water; 0.25 tsp instant yeast; 0.25 tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp sugar; salt; water; 8 egg; pepper powder; salt

Egg appam is a delicious appam recipe, made by dropping an egg in the center of the appam. Serve as a breakfast along with masala curry for a hearty meal.

Calories

65.3kcal (3.26%)

Protein

1.1g (2.12%)

Step 1

Wash and soak the rice for 5-6 hours, then drain the water.

Step 2

Transfer the rice to a mixer jar along with grated coconut, steamed rice, sugar, yeast, and coconut water.

Step 3

Grind by adding enough water until the batter is slightly grainy.

Step 4

Transfer the batter to a large bowl and adjust the consistency to be slightly thinner than dosa batter.

Step 5

Let the batter ferment for 8 hours.

Step 6

Before making appam, add salt and baking soda to the batter and mix well.

Step 7

Heat an appam pan or a seasoned wok with handles.

Step 8

Pour one ladle of batter into the pan and tilt it in a circular motion to spread the batter into a round shape.

Step 9

Crack open an egg in the center of the appam and gently tilt the pan again.

Step 10

Sprinkle pepper powder and salt over the egg.

Step 11

Cover the pan and cook on medium to low heat until the edges turn golden brown and the egg becomes soft and cooked.

Step 12

Remove the appam from the pan and repeat the process until all the batter is used.

Calories

65.3kcal (3.26%)

Protein

1.1g (2.12%)

Ensure the batter is slightly grainy for the right texture.

Adjust the consistency of the batter to be slightly thinner than dosa batter for best results.

Use a seasoned appam pan or wok to prevent sticking.

Can I use any other type of rice for the appam?

Traditionally, raw rice is used for appam, but you can experiment with other types of rice for different textures.

How can I tell if the batter has fermented properly?

The batter should have a slightly sour smell and should have increased in volume.

What can I serve with egg appam?

Egg appam is typically served with masala curry or any spicy chutney of your choice.

Can I make the batter in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the batter in advance and refrigerate it after fermentation. Bring it to room temperature before making appam.

Is there a substitute for coconut water?

You can use regular water if coconut water is not available, but coconut water adds a unique flavor to the appam.

Egg appam is a delicious appam recipe, made by dropping an egg in the center of the appam. Serve as a breakfast along with masala curry for a hearty meal.

Calories

65.3kcal (3.26%)

Protein

1.1g (2.12%)

Step 1

Wash and soak the rice for 5-6 hours, then drain the water.

Step 2

Transfer the rice to a mixer jar along with grated coconut, steamed rice, sugar, yeast, and coconut water.

Step 3

Grind by adding enough water until the batter is slightly grainy.

Step 4

Transfer the batter to a large bowl and adjust the consistency to be slightly thinner than dosa batter.

Step 5

Let the batter ferment for 8 hours.

Step 6

Before making appam, add salt and baking soda to the batter and mix well.

Step 7

Heat an appam pan or a seasoned wok with handles.

Step 8

Pour one ladle of batter into the pan and tilt it in a circular motion to spread the batter into a round shape.

Step 9

Crack open an egg in the center of the appam and gently tilt the pan again.

Step 10

Sprinkle pepper powder and salt over the egg.

Step 11

Cover the pan and cook on medium to low heat until the edges turn golden brown and the egg becomes soft and cooked.

Step 12

Remove the appam from the pan and repeat the process until all the batter is used.

Calories

65.3kcal (3.26%)

Protein

1.1g (2.12%)

Ensure the batter is slightly grainy for the right texture.

Adjust the consistency of the batter to be slightly thinner than dosa batter for best results.

Use a seasoned appam pan or wok to prevent sticking.

Can I use any other type of rice for the appam?

Traditionally, raw rice is used for appam, but you can experiment with other types of rice for different textures.

How can I tell if the batter has fermented properly?

The batter should have a slightly sour smell and should have increased in volume.

What can I serve with egg appam?

Egg appam is typically served with masala curry or any spicy chutney of your choice.

Can I make the batter in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the batter in advance and refrigerate it after fermentation. Bring it to room temperature before making appam.

Is there a substitute for coconut water?

You can use regular water if coconut water is not available, but coconut water adds a unique flavor to the appam.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

65.3kcal (3.26%)

Protein

1.1g (2.12%)

Carbs

11.0g (4.01%)

Sugars

1.8g (3.54%)

Healthy Fat

0.1g

Unhealthy Fat

2.2g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Egg Appam

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Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

65.3kcal (3.26%)

Protein

1.1g (2.12%)

Carbs

11.0g (4.01%)

Sugars

1.8g (3.54%)

Healthy Fat

0.1g

Unhealthy Fat

2.2g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

FAQS

Egg Appam

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Ingredients

For appam

For Egg appam

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

65.3kcal (3.26%)

Protein

1.1g (2.12%)

Carbs

11.0g (4.01%)

Sugars

1.8g (3.54%)

Healthy Fat

0.1g

Unhealthy Fat

2.2g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Egg Appam

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

65.3kcal (3.26%)

Protein

1.1g (2.12%)

Carbs

11.0g (4.01%)

Sugars

1.8g (3.54%)

Healthy Fat

0.1g

Unhealthy Fat

2.2g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

FAQS