Soy-Free Appe (South Indian Rice and Lentil Pancakes)

Discover the perfect balance of crispiness and fluffiness with these Soy-Free Appe, a beloved South Indian snack that's both wholesome and irresistibly delicious. Made from idli rice and urad dal, these bite-sized rice and lentil pancakes are naturally gluten-free and fermented overnight for a delicate tang and airy texture. Subtly enhanced with fenugreek seeds for an authentic touch, the batter comes together with just a handful of ingredients and no soy in sight, making this recipe allergy-friendly. Cooked in an appe pan to achieve their signature golden-brown crust, these appe are best served hot with tangy coconut chutney or comforting sambar. Whether you're looking for a light breakfast, snack, or lunchbox treat, these protein-packed, soy-free South Indian pancakes will delight every palate!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:720 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:740 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup idli rice
• 1 cup urad dal (split black lentils, skinned)
• 0.5 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0 for soaking and adjusting batter consistency water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the idli rice and urad dal separately under running water. Soak them in separate bowls for at least 4 hours. Add fenugreek seeds to the urad dal before soaking.

Step 2

Drain the soaked urad dal and fenugreek seeds and blend into a smooth batter using a little water as needed.

Step 3

Drain the soaked rice and grind it to a slightly coarse batter using just enough water for smooth blending.

Step 4

Combine both batters in a large bowl, add salt, and mix well. Cover the bowl and let the batter ferment at room temperature for 8-12 hours or overnight, until it has risen and shows small bubbles on the surface.

Step 5

Once fermented, stir the batter gently. If it's too thick, add a little water to reach a pancake-batter consistency.

Step 6

Heat the appe pan (a pan with small rounded cavities) over medium heat and grease each cavity lightly with vegetable oil.

Step 7

Spoon the batter into each cavity, filling them about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown and crisp at the bottom.

Step 9

Carefully turn each appe using a skewer or spoon and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 10

Once both sides are cooked, remove the appe from the pan and serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(535.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1172.0

Total Fat 30.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2442.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.3g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 56.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 305.3mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 2050.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.6%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 58.6%