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Appam with Cauliflower-Peas Milky Gravy

May 28, 2012 ยท Modified: Apr 26, 2025 by Priya_Srinivasan ยท

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My Kiddo is an ardent fan of Dosa. Anytime, anyday, you give Dosa and a bowl(bucket) of Sambhar he is a Happy Kid. I bought an Appam Pan Last year from india, and haven't used it yet.Thought it is high time to take out that pan, so this weekend, i made him his Favorite dosa in a different Shape for Breakfast. He enjoyed it much.What attracts kids to this appam is the shape of it, the boat/bowl shaped Dosa, with a spongy center, they just love it!!!!
Ingredients
2 Cups Raw Rice
2 Cups Parboiled Rice
ยฝ Cup Urad Dal
Salt to taste
1 and half Cup of Coconut Milk  (Equal Mixture of Thick and thin milk)
6 teaspoon sugar
ยผ teaspoon Baking Soda

Method
  • Soak Rice and Dal together for 3-4 hours. Drain and Grind them together to a Thick fine batter with little water. Add Salt and Mix together.
  • Leave this batter on the Kitchen-top overnight for fermenting.
  • Next Day Morning, Add the Coconut Milk Extract, Baking Soda, Sugar and Mix well.
  • I have used Store-bought Coconut Milk. I used 1 cup Coconut Milk mixed with half Cup Water.
  • Heat the Appam Pan, When it is hot, Pour a laddle of Batter in the center, and take the appam pan by its ears and Swirl around, so the batter coats the sides of the pan.
  • Keep it back on the flame, Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Appam should be cooked by this time, Carefully take it using a Flat laddle and Keep it on a plate.
  • Serve Hot with your favorite Curry.
 
Cauliflower-Peas Milky Curry
The Actual side-dish for appam would be Begetbale stew made using Coconut Milk, since the appam itself is rich with coconut milk, i wanted to try a less-calorie version using Plain Milk.

Ingredients
ยฝ Kg Cauliflower
ยฝ cup Peas
1 Large Onion, Chopped
1 Large tomato, Chopped
1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
ยฝ teaspoon Garam Masala
ยฝ Cup Milk (I used Low-Fat Milk)
Salt to taste

Method
  • Cut the Cauliflower into Florets. Soak them in Salt water for 10-15 minutes. Blanch them in Hot water with little turmeric and Salt. Drain and Set aside.
  • In  a non-stick pan, heat little oil, splutter cumin seeds, Add onions and saute till translucent.
  • Add Chopped tomatoes and half cup water, add all the dry masalas to it and Cook till tomatoes turn mushy and oil separates out.
  • Add the Drained Cauliflower and Peas and milk, add Salt. Cover and Cook for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with Coriander leaves and Serve Hot with Appam/Roti's.
Notes
  • If you don't have an Appam Pan, you can make it as a plain dosa on Tava or use your paniyaram pan/Abeleskiver Pan.
  • If the dosa/appam doesn't form holes/Kannu, then the Baking Soda added is not enough, so add little more and Give it a brisk stir and try again.
  • Add only required/specified amount of  coconut milk or else the appam/dosa might stick to the Pan.

 Sending this to Kids Delight - What kids Love for Summer hosted by Smitha, an Event by Srivalli and also to Healthy Food for Healthy Kids - Toddler Lunch, hosted by me, Event by Nithu and also to also Healthy Morsels - Baby and Toddler Food, happening @ Taste of pearl city

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  1. Akila

    May 28, 2012 at 5:04 am

    Always love appam with coconut milk

    Reply
  2. Raji

    May 28, 2012 at 5:10 am

    Appam with cauliflower gravy is a superb combination. Wonderful recipe Priya!

    Reply
  3. Sangeetha Nambi

    May 28, 2012 at 5:28 am

    Tempting....

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    Reply
  4. Jayanthi

    May 28, 2012 at 5:34 am

    Lovely combo.....glad to hear your kiddo enjoying his food. Looks yummy!!!

    Reply
  5. Unknown

    May 28, 2012 at 5:53 am

    perfect combination...i do like appam with non veg dishes...but mixed veggie dish like this is perfect!

    Reply
  6. Priya Suresh

    May 28, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Wow appam looks super prefect,both gravy and appam makes me hungry.Will link my podi idlis dear,dont worry.

    Reply
  7. Lifewithspices

    May 28, 2012 at 8:39 am

    perfect combination..

    Reply
  8. Shobha

    May 28, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I Love appams with curries...super yummy !

    Reply
  9. Jayashree

    May 28, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Same pinch.....my breakfast this morning was aapam ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  10. Sangeetha M

    May 28, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    wonderful combination...appam looks so soft n yummy...well made!!
    Spicy Treats

    Reply
  11. Raks

    May 28, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Super appams,looks perfect with that gravy. Nice recipe priya

    Reply
  12. vaishali sabnani

    May 28, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    appam looks grt with that curry...!

    Reply
  13. Pavani

    May 28, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Yummy looking appams and the curry sounds awesome too.

    Reply
  14. Spice up the Curry

    May 29, 2012 at 2:04 am

    this is just awesome. nice one

    Reply
  15. Unknown

    May 29, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    Delicious combo.

    Reply
  16. Nalini's Kitchen

    May 29, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Perfectly made appams...nice combo.

    Reply
  17. Chef Mireille

    May 29, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    what an interesting curry...will taste delicious with dosa

    Reply
  18. Harini R

    June 01, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    a classic combo!

    check out the event..

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  19. Lecker and Yummy Recipes

    June 06, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Beautiful Aapam boat ! No doubt, any kid would love it!! Adding coconut milk to the batter is very interesting...should give it a try ! Thank you Priya for sharing it with Healthy Morsels-Baby and Toddler Foods ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  20. Ramya Annamalai

    October 11, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    i used batter, and used normal kadai for making appam, but it sticks to the side of the pan. Even i added one egg, as it was given in website if sticking. Then too sticks in the kadai. What to do?

    Reply
  21. Priya_Srinivasan

    October 11, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    Hi Ramya, I m not sure about adding egg to the batter of Appam, since i have never heard or tried. If you have followed the recipe given above, then it shud have come fine.
    Do not use your appam pan to make any other dishes.
    Adding too much Coconut milk also make the batter stick to the pan.
    Hope this helps!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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