Appam with Potato Stew

Appam is a type of soft, lacy pancake made from fermented rice batter, coconut and yeast. It has a unique shape—thin and crisp around the edges, almost like a delicate crepe, while the center is thick, fluffy, and slightly spongy. The fermentation gives it a subtle tang, and the coconut adds a mild sweetness and aroma. It is made in hollow pot and covered and cooked in steam.The potato stew that accompanies it is mild, creamy, and fragrant rather than spicy. It’s typically made with boiled potatoes, onions, green chilies, ginger, and sometimes carrots or peas, all simmered in coconut milk.