Cheesy Veg Appe
Looking for a quick and wholesome snack? This vegetable appe is a simple South Indian delight that’s soft inside, crisp outside, and perfect for kids’ lunch boxes. With this veg appe recipe, you can easily prepare bite-sized treats using an instant batter and a cheesy surprise in the center. Whether for breakfast, evening snacks, or a healthy tiffin idea, this veg appe adds a delicious twist to your everyday menu.
How to Make
- 1.
Make the Batter Base
To prepare these delicious appe easily at home, start by taking the buttermilk in a bowl. Add salt and sooji to it and mix everything well so that the mixture is lump-free.
- 2.
Add Veggies and Spices
Now, coarsely grind green peas and corn in a mixer grinder and add the ground mixer to the sooji batter. Stir finely chopped capsicum, ginger-chilli paste, cumin powder and coriander leaves.
- 3.
Rest the Mixture
Mix everything well and keep the mixture covered for 15 minutes so that the sooji absorbs water completely. Lastly, add baking soda to the appe batter before preparing the appe and give it a good stir.
- 4.
Fill the Appe Pan
Next, heat appe pan and add a few drops of oil in the appe holes. Fill half of the holes with batter and place a chopped cheese cube in the centre of each appe hole. Fill some batter on it and cook covered on medium flame till the side of the appe turns crisp.
- 5.
Flip and Cook Evenly
Flip the appe again and add 2-3 drops of oil in the holes. Cook covered from the other side and cook evenly.
- 6.
Serve and Enjoy
Once the appe are cooked completely, serve warm with coconut or peanut chutney and enjoy your meal.
Fun Facts About Cheesy Veg Appe
- Adding cheese to the vegetable appe is a modern fusion twist that kids love for its gooey centre.
- Traditionally, appe is made by fermenting rice and urad dal batter overnight, but this vegetable appe uses sooji and buttermilk for a quick version.