Soft, spongy, and delightfully sweet, Instant Wheat Appe, also known as Paniyaram, is a quick-fix breakfast that brings authentic Indian flavors to your table in no time! Traditionally, it is made with fermented rice batter, but this instant version swaps out the waiting time with the goodness of Hathi Brand 100% Whole Wheat Chakki Atta. If you are craving a nostalgic evening snack or looking for a healthy breakfast, these bite-sized delights are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Lightly spiced with cardamom and sometimes sweetened with jaggery, each bite is a burst of comforting flavors. No deep-frying, no fuss, just a wholesome, delicious appe ready in minutes. So, let’s grab that paniyaram pan and get cooking!
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25minutes
- Servings: 12-15 appams
Ingredients
- 1 cup Hathi Brand 100% Whole Wheat Chakki Atta
- ½ cup grated jaggery
- ½ cup mashed ripe banana (optional)
- ½ cup grated coconut
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup water or coconut milk
- A pinch of salt
- Ghee for cooking.
Method
- Mix grated jaggery in warm water or coconut milk in a bowl.
- Add whole wheat atta, mashed banana, grated coconut, cardamom powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until you get a smooth, lump-free batter. The consistency should be slightly thick but pourable.
- Heat a paniyaram pan (appe pan) and grease the cavities with ghee.
- Pour a spoonful of batter into each cavity, filling them about ¾ full.
- Cover and cook on low-medium heat for 2–3 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface.
- Flip the appe using a skewer or spoon and cook for another 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove, and serve warm!
