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Discover the Deliciousness of Paniyaram from Idli Batter
Make savory and crispy Paniyaram for breakfast or an evening snack. Paniyaram is a savory, crispy South Indian dish that is commonly consumed for breakfast or as an evening snack. It comes in various forms, ranging from plain to sweet, spiced, and mixed with vegetables such as carrots, beans, and peas. This gluten-free and vegan food is easy to make. Paniyaram is gluten-free, vegan, and easy to make.
In Tamil, it is known as Kuzhi Paniyaram, while in Kannada, it is called Gunta or Ponganalu. In Malayalam, it is known as Paddu, and in Telugu, it is referred to as Appe or Appadadde. While in Urdu-speaking households of South India, it is sometimes called Gulgule, possibly because of its resemblance to the popular North Indian dish of the same name.
Masth Benefits
In the Idli batter recipe, you ferment a mixture of urad dal (split black gram or mash ki daal) and rice in a 1:3 ratio. These dishes offer many health benefits, including improved digestion, skin, bone, and heart health, as they are vegan and gluten-free. Create the perfect batter by using Urad Dal. Uraad Dal is a rich source of protein and Vitamin B, along with rice.
Follow the step-by-step instructions for both dishes and enjoy the deliciousness of South Indian cuisine.
Kuzhi Paniyaram
Ingredients
- 250 ml Idli batter
- 1 Onion Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Curry leaves Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin seeds
- 1 Green Chilli
- Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
Instructions
- In Idli batter combine diced onion and finely chopped curry leaves
- Crush ginger, cumin seeds and green chilly.
- Combine with the batter. Add salt
- Season kuzhi paniyaram pan / gulgulae pan with oil and pour the batter mix.
- Cook for 5 minutes on each side , add butter or ghee before flipping.
- Serve hot with chutney.
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