Jowar and Pear Appam Healthy South Indian Snack
by Tarla Dalal
jowar pear appam recipe | jowar whole wheat flour appe | sweet jowar paniyaram | with 15 amazing images.
sweet jowar paniyaram is a South Indian snack. Learn to make jowar whole wheat flour appe.
The all-time favourite South Indian snack appam features here with a healthy twist, jowar and pear appam recipe. We have combined two wholesome flours (jowar and whole wheat flour) with grated pear to make a naturally-sweet batter.
Laced with cardamom and a touch of honey and cooked with ghee in an appe mould, the jowar and pear appam has a very rich taste that everyone will love. The grated fruit also gives the appam’s a soft and spongy texture.
In South India, appam’s is made commonly as an offering to Gods during the puja season. So, you can even include this wholesome jowar and pear appam treat in your festive menu!
You can also try other variants of appam like Unni Appam or Quick Idiyappam.
Enjoy jowar pear appam recipe | jowar whole wheat flour appe | sweet jowar paniyaram | with step by step photos.
Jowar and Pear Appam Healthy South Indian Snack recipe - How to make Jowar and Pear Appam Healthy South Indian Snack
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Makes 16 appams
For Jowar and Pear Appam
1/2 cup jowar (white millet) flour
1/2 cup grated pears
1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
a pinch of salt
2 1/4 tsp melted ghee for greasing and cooking
For jowar and pear appam
- For jowar and pear appam
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- Grease an appe mould with ¼ tsp of ghee and put 1 tbsp of the batter into each of the appe moulds.
- Cook using ½ tsp of ghee till the lower surface becomes golden brown in colour, then turn each appam upside down using a fork and cook them till they turn golden brown in colour from the other side.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make 14 more {span class="bold1"}jowar and pear appams{/span} in 2 more batches.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}jowar and pear appam{/span} immediately.
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what is jowar pear appam made of ?
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what is jowar pear appam made of ? jowar whole wheat flour appe is made from 1/2 cup jowar (white millet) flour, 1/2 cup grated pears, 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta), 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder, a pinch of salt and 2 1/4 tsp melted ghee for greasing and cooking. See below image of list of ingredients for jowar pear appam.
grating pears
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Take 1 pear.
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Grate it without peeling the pear.
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We got 1/4th grated pear from 1 pear.
batter for jowar pear appam
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in a bowl put 1/2 cup jowar (white millet) flour.
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Add 1/2 cup grated pears.
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Add 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
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Add 2 tsp honey.
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Add 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder. Elaichi gives a super taste to the appam.
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Add a pinch of salt.
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Add ¾ cup of water.
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Mix batter well.
making jowar pear appam
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To make jowar pear appam recipe | jowar whole wheat flour appe | sweet jowar paniyaram | grease an appe mould with ¼ tsp of ghee.
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Put 1 tbsp of the batter into each of the appe moulds.
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Cook on medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes till the lower surface becomes golden brown.
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Flip over. This will be a little hard the first time as the appe is sticky.
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Then turn each appe upside down using a fork and spoon or 2 spoons or a wooden pointed knife which comes with the appe pan.
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Then brush the top of the appe with ghee.
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Keep cooking and turning till jowar pear appam | jowar whole wheat flour appe | sweet jowar paniyaram | are done.
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Serve jowar pear appam | jowar whole wheat flour appe | sweet jowar paniyaram | hot.
tips for jowar pear appam
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Elaichi powder gives a super taste to jowar pear appam.
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Jowar and Pear Appam is rich in Fiber, Phosphorus, Thiamine, Magnesium. Vitamin B3
- Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 12% of RDA.
- Phosphorus : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 10% of RDA.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. % of RDA.
- Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 9% of RDA.
- Vitamin B3, Niacin Rich Recipes : Vitamin B3 helps in brain functioning and mental health. Also healthy skin formation. 7% of RDA.
| Energy | 121 cal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 3.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 36.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 7.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 8.9 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 33.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 59 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 64.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Recipe sems to be delicious 😋 Would like to try . What can I substitute instead of wheat flour to make this gluten free ?
A south Indian sweet preparation without sugar... The idea of replacing rice flour with healthy fiber rich flour and adding more fiber by way of pears is too good!