Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw rice (preferably white rice)
• 1/4 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (or grated coconut)
• 1/2 tsp yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

1. Soak rice: Wash and soak the raw rice in water for 4-5 hours.
2. Grind: Drain the water and blend the soaked rice, cooked rice, and coconut milk (or grated coconut) into a smooth batter. Add water as needed to get a pancake-like consistency.
3. Fermentation: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes. Mix it into the batter, cover, and let it ferment overnight or for 6-8 hours.
4. Cooking Appam: Once fermented, add salt to the batter. Heat an appam pan (or a non-stick pan), lightly grease it, and pour a ladle of batter in the center. Swirl the pan to spread the batter to the edges, forming a thin outer layer. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy and the center is soft.
5. Serve Hot: Remove the appam when ready and serve.

Green Peas Masala Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, slit
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• Water as needed

1. Tempering: Heat oil in a pan, add mustard and cumin seeds. When they crackle, add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
2. Tomatoes: Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
3. Spices: Add turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook the mixture until oil separates.
4. Green Peas: Add the green peas and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add water if necessary to get the desired consistency.
5. Final Touch: Add garam masala, mix well, and cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Garnish: Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve

• Enjoy hot appams with green peas masala for a flavorful meal!