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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk offers a dairy-free option while regular milk is more economical.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a vegetarian alternative, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

yeast

🥗Healthier: baking powder

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Baking powder is quicker to use, and sourdough starter is often free.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Soak rice flour in warm water for 2-3 hours.

Blend soaked rice flour with coconut milk until smooth.

Add yeast, sugar, and salt to the mixture; let it ferment for 4-6 hours.

Heat a non-stick appam pan over medium heat and grease lightly with oil.

Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan, swirling to coat the sides.

Cover and cook until the edges are crispy and the center is soft, about 5 minutes.

For the fish molee, heat coconut oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies; sauté until onions are translucent.

Stir in turmeric and black pepper, then add fish pieces gently.

Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 10-15 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Finish with lime juice and curry leaves; adjust seasoning as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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