Here goes the easy recipe to make hot & sweet chettinad style kuzhi paniyaram at home.When your kids are bored of regular idly & dosa for breakfast, this nice, crispy delicious kuzhi paniyaram will come handy and bring a big smile on their face. Also it makes a healthy snack box or light lunch menu. The secret of making perfect paniyaram lies in the preparation of batter and non-stick pan. Try this easy video recipe & enjoy. 😊
Ingredients
To Make Batter
Raw rice - 1 cup
Parboiled rice - 1 cup
Urad dal - 1/4 cup
Fenugreek seeds - 1 tbsp
To Make Sweet Kuzhi Paniyaram
Batter - 2 cup
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Jaggery powdered - 1 cup
Grated coconut - 1 cup
Cashew - 7
Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt a pinch
To Make Savory Kuzhi Paniyaram
Batter - 2 cup
Onion sliced - 1/2 cup
Green chilly - 2
Oil / ghee - 1 tbsp
Mustard - 1/4 tsp
Cumin - 1/2 tsp
Split urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Hing - 1/4 tsp
Cashew - 5
Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - a few
Fresh coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Instructions
1.
To Make Batter:
2.
Wash and soak raw rice, parboiled rice, urad dal and fenugreek in water overnight or minimum 6 hours.
3.
Drain water, add to blender and grind to smooth batter by adding little water.
4.
Transfer batter to mixing bowl.
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Mix well with hands and cover with lid.
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Allow the batter to ferment for 6 to 7 hours.
7.
Mix the batter completely and divide into two portions for making hot & sweet versions of Kuzhi paniyaram.
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To Make Sweet Kuzhi Paniyaram
9.
To one portion of the batter, add powdered jaggery, grated coconut, ghee roasted cashew, cardamom pwd and a pinch of salt (to enhance sweetness)
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Mix thoroughly.
11.
Grease the paniyaram mould with ghee.
12.
Add the batter in the mould and drizzle ghee on top as shown in video.
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Heat the pan in medium flame.
14.
Flip the paniyaram with stick and cook until both sides are done and golden.
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Remove from pan.
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Healthy, delicious sweet kuzhi paniyaram is ready.
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It serves as an excellent nutritious snack for tea time.
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To Make Hot & Savory Kuzhi Paniyaram
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Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in pan.
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Add mustard, cumin, split urad dal, pepper, cashew and curry leaves.
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Toss for a minute.
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Add sliced green chilly and onion.
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Saute till golden.
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Add hing and salt.
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Toss for few more minutes and turn off flame.
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Add to the batter.
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Add freshly chopped coriander leaves.
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Mix completely.
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Grease the paniyaram mould and add batter to it.
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Heat it in medium flame and cook the paniyaram on both sides.
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Once the paniyaram is golden and done, remove from flame.
32.
Spicy delicious Kuzhi paniyaram is ready.
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It makes a lipsmacking combo with chutney or sambar.