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Kuzhi paniyaram

Kuzhi paniyaram is a popular South Indian dish made in the shape of balls using a batter of rice and lentils.
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Keyword Kara paniyaram, Kuzhi paniyaram recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking time and fermentation time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Hema Magesh

Ingredients

  • 1 cup idli rice
  • 1 cup raw rice
  • ½ cup urad dal
  • 1 tsp methi
  • water as needed for grinding
  • salt as needed
  • oil as needed for cooking

For tempering

  • 10 shallots/small onions (chopped)
  • 1-2 green chillies (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp coconut bits(optional)
  • few curry leaves (chopped
  • 1 tsp channa dal
  • ½ tsp split urad dal
  • ⅛ tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp oil

Instructions

  • Clean, wash, and soak the rice, urad dal, and methi together in a sufficient quantity of water for 2-4 hours.
    Kuzhi paniyaram step 1
  • Grind this in a wet grinder or mixer to a smooth batter.
  • Add salt and transfer to a medium-sized vessel. Let this ferment for 8 hours or overnight.
    Kuzhi paniyaram step 3
  • The Next day, in a pan, take 2 tsp oil and add the mustard seeds, urad, and chana dal. Once the mustard splutters and the dals start browning add all the items given under 'for tempering' and saute for a few minutes.
  • Add this to the fermented batter. Mix gently and check for salt.
    Kuzhi paniyaram step 5
  • Heat up the paniyaram pan and add oil to the cavities. Pour the batter to the brim using a small ladle.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for a few minutes. Flip over, drizzle some oil and cook till both sides become golden brown. Serve hot with coconut chutney.