Cooking instructions
Soak the rice in water for about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
Grind the rice to make a fine powder.
Soak black gram dal in water for half-an-hour. Grind to a smooth paste.
Mix with the rice powder using a little water (if needed), along with salt,
and asafoetida. Add green chillies, ginger and curry leaves.
Deep fry in a kadai turning both sides until the appam turns a golden
brown.
Serve with coconut chutney, tomato sauce or ginger chilli chutney.
Note
The dough should be prepared the night before if serving vellaiappam for
breakfast. Ensure that it does not turn sour.