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Appam (Malayalam: അപ്പം Tamil: ஆப்பம்) is a type of South Indian pancake made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk. It is a popular food in South Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is also very popular in Sri Lanka where it is commonly referred to by its anglicized name as Hoppers. It is eaten most frequently for breakfast or dinner. It is called Chitau (ଚିତାଉ) Pitha in Oriya Paddu or Gulle Eriyappa in Kodava.