Bread
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.