Ragi Appam Recipe - A Healthy Twist To The Classic Kerala Appam

Step 1: To begin making Ragi Appam Recipe, firstly wash and soak all the ingredients separately for four hours

Step 2: Soak the methi seeds with the rice

Step 3: Then in a mixer grinder grind rice first, after the rice is ground, add the ragi seeds and finally add the poha

Step 4: It should all be a thick batter

Step 5: Transfer to a bowl, add salt and sugar to it and let the Ragi Appam batter ferment for about 8 hours

Step 6: To make the Ragi appams check the consistency of the fermented Ragi Appam batter

Step 7: Add water to adjust the batter to a thick pouring consistency

Step 8: If you make it too watery, then the Ragi Appams will not be as soft and will not spread well

Step 9: If too thick then the batter will clump up and not spread in the pan properly

Step 10: Preheat the Appachetty or the Appam pan on medium high heat

Step 11: Pour a ladle of Ragi Appam batter on the Appachetty and swirl the pan in circular fashion to spread the batter

Step 12: The ragi appam batter will be thick in the center and thin on the sides

Step 13: Cover the pan with a lid for approximately 2 minutes until the Ragi Appam is crisped and brown on the sides and the center is steamed and cooked

Step 14: Once done, transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately

Step 15: Proceed to make the Ragi Appams the similar way and serve them hot as soon as you make it

Step 16: Serve the Ragi Appam Recipe along with Kadala Curry or Kerala Style Vegetable Stew for a wholesome breakfast, lunch or even dinner