Name: Steamed Veggie Appams
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup appam batter; 1 cup mixed vegetables cut into small pieces (broccoli, carrot, beans); 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 small onion; 1/3 inch ginger (grated); 2 garlic cloves (grated); 1 chopped green chili (optional); 2-3 tbsp thick coconut milk; 1 teaspoon Sugar; Salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder; 1 teaspoon canola oil

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Giving a healthy makeover to the traditional Appam and Stew combo, I have added the sauteed vegetables to the appam batter and steamed it ! Uses less oil and is lower on calories . Plus saves cooking time and effort !

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Served AsBreakfast, Brunch

CuisineIndian

Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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Heat the oil in a wok. Add the chopped onions, green chili, ginger and garlic. Saute till raw smell goes off.
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Add the chopped vegetables along with the curry leaves. Sprinkle a little salt and cook till half done. Add the white pepper powder and mix. Remove and keep aside.
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Prepare the appam batter by adding salt, sugar and the coconut milk.
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Put water in the steamer and get it to a boil.
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Take a steamer plate and pour half of the appam batter over it. Spread the veggies in a uniform layer. Top with the remaining appam batter.
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Let it steam for about 15 mins or till firm.
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Remove from the steamer and let it come down to room temperature .
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Cut into pieces and serve with chutney / ketchup or even just as it is .