Palappam (Milk Bread or Kerala Lace Bread)

Palappam, a delicious Kerala dish, is a must-have in Christian families and a staple for various occasions. Here’s how you can prepare this mouthwatering dish:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Raw Rice (Unakalari/Pachari)
• ½ cup Water
• 1 cup Thick Coconut Milk (Onnam Pal)
• 1 tablespoon Sour Toddy (Pulicha Kallu) or ¼ teaspoon yeast dissolved in 1 teaspoon warm water
• Salt (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 Egg (optional)

Preparation:

Wash the raw rice and soak it in water for 1 to 2 hours. Then, drain the water and add the rice to a mixer jar for wet grinding. Add water and grind it into a smooth paste. If needed, you can add a little coconut milk to adjust the consistency. The batter should be very thick. Alternatively, you can use rice flour without roasting instead of whole rice.

In a saucepan, take one tablespoon of the ground batter, add 2 or 3 tablespoons of water, and boil it until it turns into a thick porridge. Stir continuously to avoid lumps. If you don’t have toddy, you can use the dissolved yeast mixture as a substitute. Add salt and sugar to the porridge and let it cool.

Once the porridge is cool, add it to the rice batter. If using an egg, beat it well and add it to the batter as well. Mix everything well and let the batter ferment overnight. The fermentation time varies depending on the climate; it usually takes 6 to 10 hours. Avoid over-fermenting, as it may make the Appam sour.

After fermentation, add the coconut milk to the batter and mix it thoroughly. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

Cooking Palappam:

Take a Palappam chatty (special non-stick pan) and place it on low heat. Once it’s hot, apply some ghee, coconut oil, or any cooking oil on the pan’s surface to prevent sticking.

Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of the prepared batter into the pan and quickly rotate the pan, spreading the batter evenly to form a thin circle on the sides of the pan. Cover the pan with a lid.

After about 5 minutes, lift the cover and gently remove the sides of the Appam first, followed by the whole Appam.

Palappam can be enjoyed with chicken, meat, vegetable stew, or any curry of your choice. If you prefer a sweet version, you can pair it with coconut milk and honey.

Palappam is a versatile dish that can be relished for breakfast, lunch, tea, or dinner. Its delightful taste makes it a favorite for various celebrations in Kerala. Enjoy!

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