Procedure

• In a bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cardamom powder and sugar.
• Add water gradually and make a thick batter.
• Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
• The sugar will dissolve and the batter will thin out. If it is too thin, add little flour and mix.
• Heat oil on medium flame.
• When hot enough, pour ladle full of batter in the middle. Let it rise before pouring for the next appam.
• Fry until uniformly brown.
• Remove from oil and serve hot or at room temperature.