Appe Dish | Diabetic-Friendly South Indian Paniyaram
Appe is a popular South Indian dish also called Paniyaram or Paddu. It is traditionally cooked in an appe pan. It is also part of street food on the south and Maharashtra sides of India.
Appe food recipes vary slightly depending on the region in the South. It depends on personal preference, but mostly things remain the same. This South Indian dish is delicious and versatile.
Appe dish is one of the perfect choices for breakfast or as a light meal because of its savory and delicious taste.
Here we are sharing a delicious appe recipe that you can easily make at home. We used low EGL (estimated glycemic load) ingredients that don't raise your blood sugar level. This Appe food recipe is for those who prioritize their health without compromising their taste.
Appe Recipe Ingredients
- Diabexy Dosa Mix100g
- Carrot (grated/chopped)30g
- Onion (finely chopped)30g
- Coriander leaves (chopped)15g
- Green chili (finely chopped)1
- Red chili powder½ tsp
- Coriander Powder½ tsp
- Cumin powder½ tsp
- NutroActive Mineral salt½ tsp
- Water¾ cup
- Oil for greasingAs needed
How to Make Appe Dish: Step-by-Step Guide
Chop 15g of coriander leaves, 30g of carrot, 30g of onion, and 1 green chili.
In a bowl, take 1 cup of Diabexy Dosa mix. Add ½ tsp red chili powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, and ½ tsp salt.
Mix all the dry ingredients properly.
Add ¾ cup water to achieve a running consistency, and make the batter.
Add all the chopped veggies to the batter and mix properly.
Cover the batter and leave it for some time to rest.
Grease the appe mould with some oil.
Heat the mould, then add the batter into each cavity.
Once the appams are cooked on one side, sprinkle some oil on top.
Then cook the other side for 5-7 minutes on medium flame until golden brown.
Your delicious appams are ready to serve!
Estimated Glycemic Load (EGL) per Appe
0.6Very low - Excellent choice for diabetics!
EGL value is only 0.6 per Appe, making it very good for health. It doesn't increase your sugar level as a low-glycemic food. It is an excellent option for anyone searching for a healthy alternative for breakfast or lunch. It's very easy to cook. Warm Appe tastes delicious and savory. You can serve Appe with green chutney.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This appe uses Diabexy Dosa mix (low glycemic) and fresh vegetables. With only 0.6 EGL per piece, it's an excellent diabetic-friendly breakfast.
Regular dosa batter has a higher glycemic load. Diabexy Dosa mix contains 37g plant-based protein per 100g and is specially formulated for diabetics.
Absolutely! Add grated zucchini, bell peppers, cabbage, or corn for extra nutrition and flavor.
Serve with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, sambar, or mint chutney for a complete South Indian meal.
The appe pan is ideal for the round shape. You can make small pancakes in a regular pan as an alternative.
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