FOOD LIBRARY

Amaranth Appe

Ingredients

  • 80 g amaranth flour
  • 30 g urad dal (soaked)
  • 40 g grated carrot
  • 1 green chilli, minced
  • 6 curry leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp oil for greasing
  • Salt to taste
  • 80 ml water

Preparation

  1. Grind soaked urad dal with water to a smooth paste; mix with amaranth flour and salt.
  2. Rest batter 20 minutes; fold in carrot, chilli, curry leaves, cumin, and baking soda.
  3. Lightly grease appe moulds and heat on medium flame.
  4. Spoon batter into moulds; cover and cook 3–4 minutes until bases set.
  5. Flip carefully; cook 2–3 minutes more until golden and cooked through.
  6. Serve warm as one moderate portion.