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🌟 Introduction
Rava Appe (also known as Rava Paniyaram or Sooji Appe) is a delightful South Indian snack made from semolina (rava/sooji), yogurt, and finely chopped vegetables. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these bite-sized dumplings are cooked in an appe pan (paniyaram pan) using very little oil, making them a healthy and delicious treat.
This Special Rava Appe recipe adds extra flavor with spices and herbs, making it perfect for breakfast, evening snacks, or even kids’ tiffin boxes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack, South Indian Breakfast, Veg
Cuisine: Indian
Cost: 100

Ingredients

Batter:

  • 1 cup rava semolina/sooji
  • ½ cup curd yogurt
  • ¼ to ½ cup water adjust for batter consistency
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp fruit salt ENO or ¼ tsp baking soda

Vegetables (customizable):

  • ¼ cup grated carrot
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onions
  • ¼ cup finely chopped capsicum
  • 1 green chili finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tsp grated ginger

Tempering (Optional but Recommended):

  • 1 tsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp urad dal
  • A few curry leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

  • In a mixing bowl, add rava, curd, and water. Mix well to make a thick batter.
  • Add chopped veggies, salt, and mix again.
  • Let the batter rest for 10–15 minutes.

Step 2: Add Tempering (Optional)

  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  • Add urad dal and curry leaves.
  • Pour this tempering into the batter and mix well.

Step 3: Cook the Appe

  • Just before making appe, add ENO or baking soda to the batter and mix gently.
  • Heat an appe pan and grease each cavity with a drop of oil.
  • Pour batter into each cavity till ¾ full.
  • Cover and cook on low-medium flame for 3–4 minutes.
  • Flip using a skewer or spoon and cook the other side until golden brown.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve hot with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or mint-coriander chutney.
  • Enjoy with sambar for a complete South Indian breakfast.
  • Ideal as a lunchbox or tea-time snack.

💡 Tips & Variations

  • You can add grated beetroot, boiled corn, or paneer for variation.
  • For a spicy twist, mix in red chili flakes or black pepper.
  • Don’t overmix after adding ENO to keep the appe fluffy.