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Pesaha Appam and Paal

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Pesaha Appam and Paal is a very traditional dish makes in all Christian families in Kerala .

On Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday Kerala Christians make Appam/Bread at home . After coming from Church, the elder person at home will say the Prayers and slice Appam/Bread and share with other members in the family.

Pesaha Appam or bread is usually served  with a Paal or syrup made with Jaggery and  Coconut Milk.

Pesaha Appam and Paal
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Pesaha Appam and Paal

Recipe by Suby Nishal
Servings

6-8

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1st Step making Appam

  • 1cup Rice Flour

  • 1/2cup Urad Dal

  • 1cup Grated Coconut

  • 4 Shallot

  • 2 cloves of Garlic

  • 1/4tsp Cumin Seeds

  • Salt

  • Ingredients needed to make Paal or Syrup

  • 3cup Coconut Milk

  • 1-1 1/2 cup melted Jaggery

  • 1/4cup Rice Flour

  • 1/2tsp each Dried Ginger Powder, Cumin and Cardamom Powder

Directions

  • 1st Step making Appam
  • Soak Urad Dal in water for about 2hrs.
  • Grind Dal into fine/smooth paste.
  • Transfer grind Dal and Rice Flour into a big pan.
  • Grind Coconut, Shallots, Garlic and Cumin into a course paste.
  • Mix everything together and add Salt.
  • Batter should have the consistency of an Idly Batter.
  • If needed add Coconut Milk to thin batter.
  • Keep batter for 2hrs.
  • Do not allow batter to ferment.
  • Pour batter onto a greased pan and using Palm Leaf make a Cross on the middle.
  • Steam Appam for about 15min in an Idly pan or Pressure Cooker.
  • Allow Appam to cool down.
  • Serve Pesaha Appam with Paal.
  • Ingredients needed to make Paal or Syrup
  • In a pan boil Coconut Milk and melted Jaggery together.
  • Mix Rice flour with some water to form a smooth paste.
  • Add Rice flour paste to the Coconut Milk to thicken the Syrup.
  • Turn off the flame and sprinkle the spices.
  • Allow Paal/Syrup to cool down.
  • Serve with Pesaha Appam or Bread.

Recipe Video

My recipe for Pesaha Appam and Pal got twiced featured in Manorama Online on 2016 and again in 2017.

Hi everyone! I'm Suby Nishal, a food enthusiast from Kerala, India, now living in the United States. My love for cooking began early on, inspired by my mother and mother-in-law. I started this blog in 2010 to share my culinary adventures and recipes with others. My family – my husband, a fellow foodie, and our two children – are my biggest supporters. I'm always eager to hear from you, so please try my recipes and let me know what you think! Bon appétit!

3 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    April 1, 2015 at 9:36 am

    thanks for the recipe,suby

  3. Vimitha Anand
    April 7, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Nice authentic dish… Looks yum