Making Appam



Here is Amma making Appam, the weather has been cooler here the last few days so the batter didn't ferment properly so even a great cook of over 40 years can sometimes struggle to get things perfect every time. This was so encouraging to me, as I have messed up so many Indian dishes, but now my chapatti for example is much better through trial and error.
As a good chef/cook the key is to never give up.....
My Mum in Law leaves thursday, I will miss her loads, its been a treat to have her around and learn so much about South Indian cooking, and if you know any Indians they love food LOL



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  1. Heather S-GSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Aw, Never Give UP!!! For some reason I just loved hearing your voice...it wasn't what I imagined...course, I don't know what I imagined, but it's such a pretty voice :D

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  2. JennSeptember 23, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Never give up indeed! The beauty of cooking as that there so many do-overs until one gets it right.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    Hee hee, that's okay, I'm sure you'll perfect it!

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  4. OzozSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    I know how you feel...when I have family over, its heaven. Anyway, glad you had the time together!

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  5. AmandaSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Love your video! I agree with girlichef, you have a pretty voice :)

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  6. sangeetaSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    loved it..

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  7. chow and chatterSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Girlichef: thanks a Brit with a mixed up accent as i moved a lot back home!
    Jenn: yep well said
    Burpand slurp: thanks
    Sophie:will do
    Ozoz: thanks so much
    Amanda your too kind, Jasmine will sound American though he he
    Sangeeta: thanks

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  8. MelindaRDSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Very cool!

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  9. ReeniSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    What a sweet lady!! I love her attitude!!

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  10. chow and chatterSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    thanks Melinda
    Reeni: i know cool

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  11. My Little SpaceSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    So, your hubby was helping you on this! ha ha...Alright, it's show time!

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  12. chow and chatterSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    my little space smiles

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  13. Diana BaumanSeptember 24, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    I love this! Never give up. Thanks Rebecca!!

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  14. ParitaSeptember 24, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    So true!!! cooking is an art and it comes by practice :)

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  15. chow and chatterSeptember 24, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Diana: its was inspiring to me so i had to share it
    Parita: well said

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  16. VrindaSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Appam is my fav breakfast item...if u hav pblm with fermentation,keep the batter in a warm oven overnight...thats wat i do with idli batter,but with appam i never had any pblms becoz v add yeast in the batter...

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  17. chow and chatterSeptember 24, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    Vrinda: great tip thanks, once i did that but oven was too warm and i melted the pot!!!

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  18. Simply LifeSeptember 26, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Oh this is good to know as Indian food is my favorite to eat and scariest to make :)

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  19. Malar GandhiDecember 10, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    I agree with you 'Never Give Up'.

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