Rice Appe (Crispy Rice Balls)
204 15 mins 3 Servings
Rice Appe are savory South Indian pancakes made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal (black gram), known for their crispy texture and subtle nutty flavor. They are often served with chutney or sambar and make a popular breakfast or snack option.
Nutritional info
Per Serving: 1 Number - 56.0 gm
179 kcal
Nutritional Distribution
- Carbohydrate 19.16 gm
- Protein 1.31 gm
- Fat 9.55 gm
- Fiber 1.54 gm
Ingredients

Rice
2.0 Tbsp (25.74 gm)

Urad Dal
2.0 Tsp (7.58 gm)

Onion
1.0 Chopped Tbsp (8.02 gm)

Kadi Patta
3.0 Number (0.33 gm)

Rai
1/4 Tsp (0.93 gm)

Hing
1/4 Tsp (0.74 gm)

Salt
1/4 Tsp (1.115 gm)

Oil
1.5 Tbsp (12.24 ml)

Water
As Required (20.0 ml)
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Steps
Recipes Steps
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- Step 1 Take 2 tbsp rice and 2 tsp black urad dal, soak it for 2 hours, grind it to a paste, ferment it overnight and keep aside.
- Step 2 Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a pan and add 1/4 tsp rai.
- Step 3 Once the rai starts crackling, add 3 kadi patta, 1 tbsp chopped onion, 1/4 tsp hing, 1/4 tsp salt and sauté well.
- Step 4 Give a Nestle Twist by adding white sesame seeds.
- Step 5 To make the batter, take the previously fermented paste in a mixing bowl, add the tempering and mix well. Keep aside.
- Step 6 To make the appe, brush the moulds with little oil and fill the moulds with batter.
- Step 7 Cover and allow it to cook.
- Step 8 Flip and cook the other side as well.
- Step 9 Serve hot.
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