Are you tired of the same old semolina or sooji dishes like chilla, upma, and dosa? A delicious and fluffy South Indian alternative is waiting to brighten up your breakfast table. Introducing Instant Rava Appe, a quick-to-make, savory delight that is both soft and incredibly satisfying. This recipe, perfect for a busy morning, requires a special pan known as an appe pan, which gives these bite-sized treats their distinctive round shape.
Gather Your Ingredients for Fluffy Appe
To create this instant batter, you will need a simple list of ingredients commonly found in an Indian kitchen. The main component is 1 cup of semolina (sooji or rava). For the wet mix, have ½ cup of yogurt ready. The leavening agent is ½ teaspoon of baking soda, which ensures the appe turn out light and airy.
The flavor comes from a classic South Indian tempering of aromatics: 1–2 green chillies, 1 small onion, 1 tablespoon of fresh coriander leaves, 1 teaspoon of ginger, and a few curry leaves. Don't forget salt to taste. You will need water as required to achieve the right batter consistency and peanut oil for greasing and cooking the appe.
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Begin by sieving the cup of semolina into a large mixing bowl. This helps remove any lumps and makes the batter smoother.
Step 2: Add the half cup of yogurt to the sieved sooji and mix them together thoroughly until well combined.
Step 3: Finely chop the onion, green chillies, coriander, ginger, and curry leaves. Add these to the semolina-yogurt mixture along with the required salt.
Step 4: Gradually pour in water while stirring to form a thick yet pourable batter. Once mixed, let the batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the semolina to absorb the moisture.
Step 5: While the batter is resting, place your appe pan on the stove over a low flame. Heat it and grease each cavity lightly with peanut oil.
Step 6: After the resting period, add the half teaspoon of baking soda to the batter. Gently mix it in. You will notice the batter becoming slightly aerated.
Step 7: Carefully fill each greased cavity of the hot pan about three-quarters full with the batter. Cover the pan with a lid and let the appe cook for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, or until the base turns a golden brown color.
Step 8: Using a spoon or skewer, gently flip each appe to cook the other side. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until uniformly cooked and golden.
Serving Your Homemade Rava Appe
The best way to enjoy these hot, fluffy Instant Rava Appe is to serve them immediately with traditional South Indian accompaniments. They pair perfectly with coconut chutney, tangy tomato chutney, and hot sambar. This combination makes for a complete, protein-rich, and delicious breakfast that is sure to become a family favorite. It's an excellent way to break the monotony of everyday breakfasts and introduce a taste of South India to your home.
