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Appam

அப்பம் · UP-pum

Vegetarian · Vegan · Jain-friendly

Cultural meaning and context — not a step-by-step recipe.

Served with coconut milk stew or sweetened coconut milk. Common in Christian Tamil and Kerala cuisine. Special breakfast/dinner dish.

About this dish

Fermented rice batter pancake with a thin, lacy crisp edge and a soft, spongy center. Cooked in a special appachatti (small wok).

Festivals & occasions

When families traditionally serve or prepare Appam.