Ingredients
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1/2 cup Jaggery
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1/3 cup Dahi (Yogurt)
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1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Milk
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3 tbsp Oil
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1 cup Regular Wheat Flour (Atta)
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5-6 Cardamoms (crushed into powder)
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1 tsp Baking Powder
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1/4 tsp Baking Soda
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A pinch of Saffron (Kesar)
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8-10 Almonds (Badam), finely chopped (plus extra for topping)
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Ghee (for greasing the appe pan)
About
I absolutely love baking healthy treats that are easy to make, and this Kesar Badam Appe Cake is my current favourite! I’ve skipped the maida and refined sugar completely, making it a guilt-free joy for everyone. Made right on the stovetop in an appe pan, it’s soft, spongy, and packed with the goodness of wheat, jaggery, saffron, and almonds. You have to try this one!
Nutrition Profile
* Health Benefits: This cake is rich in complex carbohydrates and dietary fibre from the whole wheat flour, which aids digestion. Jaggery provides a great source of iron, while almonds add a fantastic boost of healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E.
* Estimated Nutritional Values (Assuming the recipe yields 4 servings – that is 3 to 4 mini appe cakes):
* Calories: ~260 kcal per serving
* Protein: 5g per serving
* Carbohydrates: 38g per serving
* Fat: 10g per serving
Steps
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In a mixing bowl, take the jaggery. Add the dahi, milk, and oil to it. |
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Mix everything well until the jaggery gets completely melted. Keep this wet mixture aside. |
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In another bowl, take the regular wheat flour. |
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Add the cardamom powder, baking powder, and baking soda to the flour. Mix all these dry ingredients well. |
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Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture into the wet jaggery mixture. |
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Finally, fold in the chopped saffron and finely chopped almonds. Mix gently until you achieve a smooth, pouring consistency batter (as shown in the video). |
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Heat an appe pan on a slow flame and thoroughly grease each cavity with ghee. |
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Fill each cavity with the prepared batter and sprinkle some more chopped almonds on top. |
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Place a heavy, flat tawa below the appe pan so that gentle heat cooks the cake evenly without burning the bottom. |
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Cover the appe pan with a lid and let it cook on a slow to medium flame for approximately 25-30 minutes. |
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Zero-Waste & Substitutes * Zero-Waste: Always look at leftovers with love! If you have leftover appe, crumble them the next day, mix with a little warm milk, and serve as a quick, sweet breakfast porridge. Don't throw away almond skins if you decide to peel them; toss them into your morning smoothie for extra fibre. * Substitutes: Because this is a baking recipe, I highly recommend avoiding any ingredient substitutions. Stick to the exact measurements listed above to ensure the perfect rise and spongy texture! |
