Instant suji appes/paniyarams are bite size dumplings made with suji/rava/semolina/cream of wheat and yogurt in a special pan called appe/paniyaram/ Ebleskiver pan. They can be sweet or savory. I am making a savory appe today.
Traditional appes are made with urad dal (lentils) and rice but making it needs soaking of the lentils and rice for a few hours, blending and fermentation, involving a long process. Instant suji appes take only 15 minutes to make.
We Indians love our breakfasts, especially the south Indians with our idlis, dosas, upma, puris etc. Appe is one such variation; for a quick dish; we sometimes use the idli batter in these pans and make appes!! It is great as an evening snack with hot coffee or tea.
Suji appes take no time at all!! By the time you mix the dough and prepare the seasoning, it is ready to shallow fry in the pan, and crisp on the outside, soft on the inside instant suji appes are ready!! I had just made some ven pongal/Khara pongal for lunch, so had some coconut chutney leftover. My instant suji appes were ready for evening tea, to be served with coconut chutney in a jiffy!!
These are great as finger foods at a party. Addition of vegetables like grated carrots, sauted onions, green chillies etc. takes it to a different level and adding vegetables makes it a nutritious snack for kids too.
Step-by-step method:
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the suji , yogurt and half a cup of water with a spoon. Mix well and add more water if necessary to make a thick pouring consistency batter.
- Keep aside for 5 to 7 minutes.
Prepare the seasoning:
- In a small saucepan, heat the oil and once it is hot, add the mustard seeds.
- Once the seeds start spluttering, add the curry leaves.
- Pour this into the suji mixture along with salt to taste and mix.
- Add the baking soda. By now, the mixture would have thickened as the suji would have absorbed the liquid. If needed add more water to make a pouring consistency batter.
- Now, heat an appe pan or paniyaram pan (Ebleskiver pan) on high. Once hot, add ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of oil in each mould. Spoon or pour the suji batter till 3/4ths full, reduce the heat to medium to low, cover with a pan and let it cook for a few minutes.
- After a few minutes, using a spoon or bamboo stick gently, scoop the half done appes and carefully turn them over in the molds. Pour half a teaspoon of oil again over these and close with a lid and cook for a few minutes more.
- Check to see if the appes have cooked (a toothpick inserted should come out clean).
- Once cooked, remove from the pan. Continue with the rest of the batter and serve hot with coconut chutney.
Note:
- For a spicy variation, you can add finely chopped green chillies, whole peppercorns etc. My coconut chutney was already spicy, so I have not used any.
- Addition of sauted vegetables like onions, carrots, peas etc. will add to the nutrition value of the dish.
- It is best served hot as they are crisp when served immediately. On cooling, they become soft but are equally delicious!!
Bite size dumplings made with suji/rava/semolina/cream of wheat and yogurt in a special pan called appe/paniyaram/ Ebleskiver pan enjoyed with coconut chutney.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse suji/semolina/rava/cream of wheat
- ½ cup thick yogurt
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Salt to taste
- For tempering:
- 2 teaspoons oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- Few curry leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the suji , yogurt and half a cup of water with a spoon. Mix well and add more water if necessary to make a thick pouring consistency batter.
- Keep aside for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Prepare the seasoning:
- In a small saucepan, heat the oil and once it is hot, add the mustard seeds.
- Once the seeds start spluttering, add the curry leaves.
- Pour this into the suji mixture along with salt to taste and mix.
- Add the baking soda. By now, the mixture would have thickened as the suji would have absorbed the liquid. If needed add more water to make a pouring consistency batter.
- Now, heat an appe pan or paniyaram pan (Ebleskiver pan) on high. Once hot, add ½ teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of oil in each mould. Spoon or pour the suji batter till 3/4ths full, reduce the heat to medium to low, cover with a pan and let it cook for a few minutes.
- After a few minutes, using a spoon or bamboo stick gently, scoop the half done appes and turn them over in the moulds. Pour half a teaspoon of oil again over these and close and cook for a few minutes more.
- Check to see if the appes have cooked (a toothpick inserted should come out clean).
- Once cooked, remove from the pan. Continue with the rest of the batter and serve hot with coconut chutney.
Notes
For a spicy variation, you can add finely chopped green chillies, whole peppercorns etc. My coconut chutney was already spicy, so I have not used any.
Addition of sauteed vegetables like onions, carrots, peas etc. will add to the nutrition value of the dish.
It is best served hot as they are crisp when served immediately. On cooling, they become soft but are equally delicious!!
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Love this quick recipe Vanitha .Perfect for breakfast or evening snacks.Appes are really a saviour many times. Awesome share.
Thanks so much Preethi 🙂 🙂
Appes look perfect, healthy, quick and a delicious snack 🙂 My kids enjoy these too 🙂
Thanks so much Freda 🙂
Yum Yum!!! These rava appe sounds so so delectable and irresistible. Never tried these quick and instant appe. Looks so perfect texture and shape. I am saving this recipe to try sometime soon. Lovely share
Thank you dear 🙂 Do try this soon; easy and super delicious!!
Thanks so much Ruchi 🙂 🙂
Love this instant Appe. Texture looks awesome in pics. It's always hit with cup of tea specially when guests are around. Lovely share
Thanks so much Ruchi ? ?
I've never tasted sooji appe, sounds so delicious and fact is that these are instant, I would wake up for these even at 5 am 😉
Haha, I guess at 5 am you get to eat all of them by yourself 😀 Thanks so much dear... you must try these soon; if you have an appe pan. They are super delicious, especially with coconut chutney!
Super cool. I kinds of regret giving away my appe pan when I moved. Each time i see this easy treat, I seem to miss it more. Time to go shopping coz these rave appe are irresistable
Thanks so much Seema 🙂 I still have the well-seasoned cast iron appe pan from my mother-in-law. Somehow, feel cast iron ones give a much better outer texture than the non-stick ones.
wow perfect gol gol appe have come out. Instant suji appe or idli or dhokla are all my favourite. They get ready in no time and taste bhi health bhi. A great post which should be in every blog for sure.
Oh, thank you so much dear! I know, this is a quick and easy a savior to make when you are super hungry or when you have sudden guests!!!
Absolutely delicious snack to go along with the evening tea. I too make it often using a mix of sooji and oats flour along with veggies. Must say, a healthy yet simple recipe. Thanks for the share !!
Thanks so much Anshu 🙂 Hey, adding oats flour is a great idea! I have started adding them to dosas and idli batters now! Will do for the appes next time 🙂
Appe are my family's favourite snack. These instant suji ones are so easy to make and look great. Lovely texture too ! Thanks for the share.
Thanks so much Poonam 🙂 This is our favorite snack too; easy, delicious and super quick!
Such a yummy and quick paniyarams, the texture of the paniyaram is perfect. It never occurred to me earlier, we usually make rava dosa or idli, but not paniyaram out of these. It's a great idea. Thanks for the share 🙂
Thanks Malini 🙂 I just thought of this recipe when tea time was approaching and had nothing to serve my family. Just thought of trying and the outcome was amazing!
That's great!
That's great 🙂
Love Suji appams !! It is perfect recipe for lunch box. Yours appam comes out perfect, evenly cooked. 🙂
Thanks so much Dhwani 🙂 Absolutely! These are a prefect quick snack for kids or adults in their lunch box!
Those appes are prefect to make easily if we feel like having something filling for our breakfast or dinner. I dont mind having some anytime with some spicy chutneys.
Thanks a lot Priya 🙂 Yes, these are so good and filling and we never run out of suji or curd at home any time; so perfect to make in a jiffy!
Who can say no to such a healthy and delicious breakfast and these look so inviting with that cute bowl of chutney☺ Love this easy, instant appe. Never tried sooji appe. Will do it next time. Awesome share !!
Thanks so much dear 🙂 This is my go-to snack for evening munchies with tea! I love it for it's simplicity and ease of making as well as of course the taste!!!
Love the ease of making these aape in a jiffy! The texture looks amazing in your photos! Great share!
Thank you so much Sandhya 🙂 This is one of my favorite ways to enjoy appes; no soaking, blending or fermenting needed!
These paniyarams are such a delight and easy to make. Yours looks so inviting.
Thank you dear 🙂 Making paniyarams could not be easier than this!
These sooji appe are so easy and quick to make that if some unannounced guest visits, can be made in a jiffy. Loved your simple ana neat presentation especially that cute chutney bowl
Thanks so much dear 🙂 I know, one of the easiest and tastiest snacks to make for impromptu guests!! I love the bowl too...my treasured food blog prop 🙂