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30 mins

Cuisine

Indian Fusion · Snack

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~350 kcal

Spicy Level

Spicy
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For Vegetable Filling

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For Toppings & Cooking

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Vegetables

    Chop 2 medium tomatoes and 2 medium capsicums into small, uniform pieces. Combine them in a bowl.

  2. Mix Vegetable Filling

    To the chopped vegetables, add 2-3 tablespoons of pizza & pasta sauce, 2-3 tablespoons of tomato ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon amchur powder. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the vegetables are well coated with the sauces and spices.

  3. Prepare Batter

    In a separate bowl, prepare a thick batter using 1 cup semolina, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and water as needed. Ensure the batter has a smooth, pourable consistency, similar to idli batter.

  4. Cook First Side of Appam Bites

    Heat an appam pan over medium heat. Add approximately 1/4 teaspoon of oil or ghee into each mold. Pour the prepared semolina batter into each mold, filling it less than halfway. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for until the top appears dry and the edges start to turn golden brown.

  5. Flip and Add Vegetable Topping

    Once the first side is cooked, carefully flip each appam bite using a spoon or skewer. Immediately add a spoonful of the prepared vegetable filling on top of the cooked side of each bite.

  6. Add Cheese

    Generously sprinkle Amul Cheese (Mozzarella and Cheddar blend) over the vegetable topping on each appam bite. Ensure an even distribution of cheese.

  7. Melt Cheese and Finish Cooking

    Cover the appam pan again with a lid. Cook for another , or until the cheese has completely melted and turned gooey, and the appam bites are cooked through and golden brown on both sides.

  8. Serve and Season

    Carefully remove the hot cheesy vegetable appam bites from the pan and arrange them on a serving plate. For an extra spicy and cheesy kick, sprinkle 'The Only Piri Piri Cheese Mix' over the hot bites just before serving. Enjoy immediately!

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy and gluten.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add other vegetables like corn or mushroomsCustomise
  • Adjust spice levels to your preference
  • Onion and garlic can be

    Onion and garlic can be added to the vegetable mixture if desired.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipDo Not Overfill the Appam

    Do not overfill the appam molds to allow space for toppings.

  • Flavour tipServe Hot for Best Taste
  • TipAvoid Breaking the Hot Bites

    Avoid breaking the hot bites immediately after cooking to prevent them from falling apart.

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