Ottappam or Ottada recipe- Ottappam made in a clay pan (Rice pancakes)
 
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Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Roasted rice flour- 2 cups (rice flour for making idiyappam can be used)
  • Eggs- 2
  • Water- 1¼ cups + 2 tbsp
  • Salt- ½ tsp
Instructions
  1. You have to use a clay pan to make this. My grandmom, mom, aunts & everyone who makes this in my family has a clay pan that's used exclusively for making ottappam.
  2. This cannot be made in a non-stick or cast iron pan.
  3. Clay pans are widely available in South India.
  4. If you are using a new clay pan, season the pan well before making this; rub the pan with egg shells & keep the pan for a day, the next day rinse with water & pat dry the pan. Don't use oil.
  5. The more times you make ottappam in the clay pan, the clay pan will be well seasoned. So, it's better to steal your grandmom's or mom's ottappam clay pan (that's what I did :P)
  6. For making the batter, roasted rice flour has to be added. Rice flour that's used for making idiyappam will be ideal.
  7. To a blender jar, add the flour, eggs, water and salt, grind to a smooth paste.
  8. For making the perfect ottappam, batter must have the right consistency. It shouldn't be too thick nor too thin.
  9. For 2 cups rice, I've added 1¼ cups + 2 tbsp water to get the batter consistency right.
  10. The clay pan has to be placed on the flame burner stovetop, the pan has to be heated well.
  11. If placed on a glass top or induction cook top, ottappam wouldn't turn out well, unfortunately.
  12. Place the clay pan over medium high heat.
  13. The pan has to be very hot for making the perfect ottappam. It won't come out well in medium or low heat.
  14. Pour a spoonful of batter onto the pan, using the back of the spoon spread the batter to thin small round shape. Don't pour too much batter.
  15. Immediately, holes will start to form in the middle of the appam, this is a good sign. It might take a few turns to make the perfect ottappam.
  16. It will cook very fast so watch out, cook for 3 to 4 minutes till the center has cooked well & has turned fluffy.
  17. Using a spatula, take the ottappam off the pan & transfer to a plate.
  18. Don't grease the pan with oil, if any particles left in the pan use a kitchen paper towel to wipe it off.
  19. Take a moment & just enjoy the fluffy & soft texture of the ottappam, it's beyond amazing.
  20. After you are done making the ottappams, don't keep the hot clay pan in cold water (it can crack), let cool down completely before you rinse it in water.
  21. Ottappam is usually served with chicken or mutton curries, can also be enjoyed with vegetable stew or korma.
  22. For kids, pour some coconut milk over the ottappam & sprinkle some sugar, combine well, tastes absolutely delish. I actually love this combination.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Wholesome Homemade Recipes at https://thasneen.com/cooking/ottappam-or-ottada-recipe-made-in-a-clay-pan-rice-pancakes-thiruvithamcode-tamil-nadu-speciality-food/