FOOD LIBRARY

Semolina (Rava) Appe

Ingredients

  • 90 g fine semolina (rava)
  • 80 g low-fat plain yogurt
  • 60 ml water
  • 40 g finely chopped onion
  • 30 g grated carrot
  • 20 g green peas
  • 1 tsp oil for tempering and pan
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 green chilli, minced
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Mix semolina, yogurt, water, and salt; rest 12 minutes until slightly thick.
  2. Fold in onion, carrot, peas, and chilli.
  3. Temper mustard in 1/2 tsp oil; stir into batter with baking soda.
  4. Lightly grease appe mould; fill cavities three-quarters full.
  5. Cook covered on medium-low 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Serve 6–7 hot appe as one moderate portion.