Foxtail Millet Appe

Ingredients

• 90 g foxtail millet, soaked
• 40 g urad dal, soaked
• 1 small green chilli, minced
• 6 curry leaves, chopped
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida
• 1 tbsp oil for greasing pan
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 80 ml water as needed
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Preparation

1. Drain soaked millet and urad dal; grind with water to a thick pourable batter.
2. Mix in salt, chilli, and coriander; rest 10 minutes.
3. Heat appe pan, brush cavities lightly with oil; add mustard seeds and curry leaves to a few drops of oil.
4. Spoon batter into moulds; cover and cook on medium-low until bases set.
5. Flip gently; cook until golden and cooked through without deep frying.
6. Serve warm as one moderate portion.