Aappam and Stew
Aappam is a crepe-like offering which is popular in 2 Southern states of India - Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is prepared in a small wok and it is shaped like a bowl. The edges are thin and crisp and the middle portion is thick and soft. The stew has just onions, potatoes and carrots and flavored with ginger and green chillies. A combination of Almond milk and coconut milk is used. This helps me reduce the fat content yet keeps the stew rich and creamy. The broth is very mildly flavored and finished with thick coconut milk so the flavor of coconut milk lingers on.
Servings: 8
Equipment
- Small wok
Ingredients
- 2 cups Potatoes diced into cubes
- 2 cups Carrots diced into cubes
- 1 Onion cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp Ginger grated
- 5-8 Green Chillies slit
- 2 cups Almond Milk
- 2 cups Coconut Milk
- Salt
Instructions
- Start a large pot with just a teaspoon of oil, saute the onions
- Add the ginger, green chillies and give it a spin until aroma emanates; Add the potatoes and carrots
- Add 2 cups almond milk and 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- Keep it to a low boil and put a lid on - cook until vegetables are fork tender
- Add salt to taste, add the remaining coconut milk and bring to a very soft boil
- Stew is ready !