Achappam

Posted On April 21, 2008

Achappam is a delicious deep fried savory dish. Prepared in Kerala during festivals like Onam or Christmas. This requires a ‘die’ or ‘achhu’ that is used for deep frying. This technique of deep frying cooks alls sides of the achappam simultaneously. If you are looking for the ‘achu’ or die for making achappam, you can buy it online here-

Ingredients
Rice flour – 3 cups
Egg – 1
Sesame seeds – 2 tbsp
Water
Sugar – As reqd

Method

• Mix all the above ingredients into thin paste (like dosa mavu).
• Place Achu into a deep vessel containing oil.
• Allow the oil to heat.
• Remove the hot achu and dip it half way into the paste.
• Now place the battered achu into the hot oil.
• Slowly shake the achu to separate achappam from achu into the oil.
• Remove achappam once it reaches golden color