Appe in Appe pan (Punukulu) with very less oil

Ingredients:

• Appe pan
• Idli batter or Dosa batter-  1 cup
• Onion- 1 chopped
• Tomato- 1 chopped
• Green chilli- 1 finely chopped
• Ginger- 1 small piece, finely chopped
• Coriander leaves- A small handful, finely chopped
• Salt- a pinch (The batter already has salt)
• Red chili powder- 1/2 tsp
• Carom seeds- 1/4 tsp (Ajwain)
• Water- if required
• Oil- 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. Add the chopped onion, tomato, green chilies, ginger and coriander leaves to the batter and mix.
2. Now add a pinch of salt, red chilli powder and carom seeds. Mix well and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Add water if the batter is too thick. But do not make it runny.
3. Heat the appe pan and add a drop of oil into each appe hole.
4. Take a tissue and spread the oil over the walls of the appe hole but wiping it.
5. We are now ready. Add a spoonful of batter to each appe hole and cover with lid.
6. Make sure the heat is on simmer.
7. After 4-5 minutes check to see if they are cooked. The top of the batter has to look soft.
8. Turn them over using the stick they give along with the appe pan.
9. Cover with lid again for 3-4 minutes. Turn the pan upside down onto a plate and the appe will fall on to it.
10. Wipe the appe holes with the tissue and add the batter for next round.
11. Serve plain or with Methi chutney or Mango Coconut Chutney or Ripe Mango Chutney.

Tips:

1. If you are in a hurry, start with the appe immediately. The waiting time is not mandatory.
2. You can have these as breakfast or evening snacks.
3. They make healthy and tasty finger food for kids and adults alike.
4. You can also add grated carrot or beetroot to the batter.