Rava Appe (Suji Appe / Appam / Paniyaram / Paddu) Recipe
If you’re looking for a light, crispy, and delicious South Indian snack that’s easy to make and perfect for breakfast or tea time, this Rava Appe Recipe (also known as Suji Appe, Paddu Recipe, Paniyaram Recipe, or Appam Recipe) is just for you!
Equipment
- Appe pan / Paniyaram pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Ladle or spoon
- Small spatula
- Whisk or spoon for mixing
Ingredients
For the Batter:
- 1 cup rava suji / semolina
- ½ cup curd yogurt
- ¼ –½ cup water adjust for batter consistency
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small carrot grated
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
- ¼ tsp mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp urad dal optional
- ½ tsp fruit salt Eno or ¼ tsp baking soda
- Salt to taste
- Oil for greasing the appe pan
Instructions
Prepare the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, add rava (suji) and curd. Mix well and add water gradually to make a smooth, thick batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Tempering (Optional but flavorful):
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and urad dal. Let them splutter, then add chopped onions, green chilies, and grated carrot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Combine Ingredients:
- Add the sautéed mixture to the rava batter. Mix in chopped coriander leaves and salt. Adjust water if needed to get a pouring consistency (not runny).
Add Leavening Agent:
- Just before cooking, add Eno (fruit salt) and mix gently in one direction. The batter will turn slightly fluffy.
Cook the Appe:
- Heat the appe pan on medium flame and grease each cavity lightly with oil. Pour batter into each mould, filling about ¾ full. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
Flip and Cook:
- Flip each appe using a skewer or spoon and cook the other side until golden and crisp.
Serve Hot:
- Remove and serve immediately with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or green coriander chutney.
Notes
Recipe Notes
- Resting the batter for at least 10 minutes allows the rava to absorb moisture for softer appes.
- Adding vegetables like capsicum, grated beetroot, or corn enhances both taste and nutrition.
- Use sour curd for a slightly tangy flavor, similar to traditional fermented appam.
- Do not overmix after adding Eno - it may reduce the fluffiness.
- You can make sweet appe by adding jaggery and cardamom instead of spices.