How to make Aappam with Chicken White Paaya

Today we are going to see how to make a very tasty breakfast recipe, Aappam with Chicken White Paaya.

Aappam with chicken white paaya

Interesting information about Aappam and Chicken White Paaya

When you hear the word "Aappam," the first thing that comes to mind is its soft, cotton-like texture. Then, when it melts in your mouth, the taste is simply amazing, right? Let's see how to make such a soft and delicious aappam.

Aappam is a type of food from South India. It is mostly eaten in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Many people enjoy aappam as a breakfast.

Many South Indian dishes like aappam, idli, and dosa are made from fermented batter. This fermented batter is rich in vitamin B-12. These foods are easy to digest and good for your gut.

This is a probiotic-rich dish. It is a great food for gut health. The good bacteria in probiotics are very important for both gut and skin health.

Aappam is a great option for breakfast for those who want to lose weight because it has very few calories and it is oil-free too.

It's important to keep moderation in mind with your diet. Even healthy foods can lead to too many calories if you eat them in large amounts.

Aappam is a great breakfast for those with digestive issues like constipation. It is easy to digest and helps prevent constipation problems.

Aappam is gluten-free and has a low glycemic index, making it suitable for people with diabetes as well.

Aappam is best paired with coconut milk, but another great option is Chicken White Paaya. You should definitely try this delicious Chicken White Paaya with Aappam; it’s really tasty.

This protein-rich chicken white paaya will be amazing with the aappam. Once you make it, people will keep asking for more. Let’s see how to prepare this unique chicken white paaya.

Let's see how to make a delicious chicken white paaya and aappam.

Ingredients needed for making Aappam and Chicken white paaya

1. For making Aappam

Raw rice - 500 grams

Boiled rice - 500 grams

Urad dhal - 100 grams

Fenugreek - 1 teaspoon

Coconut - 1 piece

Baking soda - 4 pinches

Sugar - 3 teaspoons

Salt - As required

2. For making Chicken White Paaya

Chicken - 1 kg

Bay leaves - 2 pieces

Cinnamon stick - 1 piece

Cloves - 5 pieces

Stone flower (Kalpaasi) - 3 pieces

Fennel seeds- 1 teaspoon

Large onion - 4 pieces

Ginger-garlic paste - 3 teaspoons

Green chillies - 3 pieces

Mint - 1 handful

Tomatoes - 2 pieces

Coconut - 1 piece

Cashew nut - 15 pieces

Fresh cream - 25 ml

Coriander leaves - 1 handful

Cooking oil - 5 teaspoons

Salt - As required

Aappam Preparation Steps

Aappam

• First, wash the raw rice, boiled rice, urad dal, and fenugreek well. Then, combine them and let them soak together for about four to five hours. After soaking for five hours, grind this mixture in a grinder until it becomes smooth.

• Add a small amount of salt to the ground batter and mix it well. Be careful not to add too much salt to the aappam batter.

• The batter should ferment properly. Once it has fermented well, grate a whole coconut and extract the milk, then add it to the batter.

• After adding the coconut milk, mix in the sugar. Finally, add the aappam soda and stir well. Now, the aappam batter is ready.

• Heat the pan on the stove. Once the pan is hot, pour a spoonful of aappam batter into it. After pouring the batter, lift the pan and swirl it around.

• This will spread the batter in a circular shape. The edges of the aappam will be crispy, while the centre will remain soft. Cover it and cook well before serving.

That's it! Your hot and soft Aappam is ready to enjoy.

Chicken White Paaya Preparation Steps

Chicken white paaya

• First, place the chicken in a pressure cooker with the right amount of salt and water. Cook it for 2 whistles and then set it aside.

• Next, take one coconut and grate half of it. Extract coconut milk from another half. Combine the grated coconut with cashewnuts and grind it into a paste, then set it aside.

• After that, heat a wide, heavy-bottomed pan on the stove. Once hot, add cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, stone flower, and fennel seeds to sauté.

• First, chop a large onion and add it to the pan. Sauté the onion without changing its color. If the onion turns golden, the dish will not turn out well, so keep it light.

• Once the onion is cooked, add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes away. Next, add green chillies and mint, and continue to sauté.

• After that, add tomatoes, stir well, and then mix in the cooked chicken and the water used to cook the chicken.

• Stir everything together, cover the pan, and let it cook for two minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the spices.

• After cooking the chicken with the masala for two minutes, add the ground coconut and cashew mixture and sauté it.

• After a little cooking, mix in fresh cream and let it simmer for about five minutes. Finally, add coconut milk and the required amount of salt.

• Once it boils, sprinkle coriander leaves on top, and your creamy chicken white paaya is ready now.

Some Notes about Aappam and Chicken white paaya

If there is excess Aappam batter, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. However, set aside the appam soda, coconut milk, and sugar for later use. 

Storing Aappam batter after adding coconut milk, baking soda, and sugar will cause it to spoil quickly. Spoilt batter won't give us the right taste and texture for Aappam.

If you prepare the Aappam batter in the same quantity I mentioned above, the Aappam will turn out soft like cotton. 

Adding fresh cream to the paaya will give it a slightly sweet taste. If you prefer no sweetness, you can skip the fresh cream entirely. 

In paaya, If you want more spice, adjust the amount of green chillies according to your taste.

That's it! Our Delicious Aappam and  Chicken White Paaya is ready now. Share it with your loved ones and enjoy eating together!