Kuzhi Paniyaram

Name: Kuzhi Paniyaram
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cup Idli batter; 1 tbsp Oil; 3 tbsp Oil; 0.5 tsp Mustard seed; 2 Green chilli; 1 in Ginger piece; 1 Onion; 0.25 tsp Asafoetida powder; 1 sprig Curry leaves; 1 cup Idli rice; 0.25 cup Whole Urad dal; 0.25 cup White Flattened rice; 0.5 tsp Fenugreek seeds; tsp Salt

Kuzhi Paniyaram, also known as Paniyaram, is a delicious and savory South Indian dish made from fermented idli or dosa batter. This recipe transforms leftover batter into fluffy and flavorful dumplings, tempered with onions, ginger, green chilies, and aromatic spices. Kuzhi Paniyaram is cooked in a special pan with hemispherical molds, similar to an Aebleskiver or unniyappam pan, resulting in golden-brown, crispy exteriors and soft, airy interiors. Perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a satisfying snack,...

White Flattened rice

Calories

366.4kcal (18.32%)

Protein

11.8g (23.52%)

Carbs

38.6g (14.03%)

Step 1

Wash the rice, urad dal, and fenugreek separately.

Step 2

Soak these ingredients separately for 3 hours.

Step 3

After 3 hours, refrigerate for another 3 hours. (If not refrigerated, it will heat up while grinding on the mixer jar. If you are grinding on a grinder you need not refrigerate it).

Step 4

Drain out the water from the rice and fenugreek.

Step 5

Then drain the water from the urad dal, and save the water from the urad dal for grinding.

Step 6

Before grinding, add the flattened rice to a bowl and add 1/2 cup of water.

Step 7

Soak this for 5 minutes.

Step 1

To a mixer jar, first add urad dal.

Step 2

First, grind it without adding water.

Step 3

Then add little by little water (drained water from the urad dal).

Step 4

Grind this till it becomes thick, soft buttery texture.

Step 5

Transfer this to a mixing bowl.

Step 6

Then grind the rice in one or two batches by adding little by little water (water drained from the urad dal, need about 1 1/2 cup of water).

Step 7

Grind it to a smooth paste, yet slightly grainy.

Step 8

Transfer this to the same mixing bowl that we have added the urad dal paste.

Step 9

Then grind the soaked fenugreek seeds and soaked flattened rice.

Step 10

Grind to a smooth paste.

Step 11

Transfer this to the same mixing bowl. Then add salt.

Step 12

Mix well and combine with your hands. Batter should occupy half of the bowl otherwise it will overflow while fermentation.

Step 13

Close the lid. Do not close it tightly.

Step 14

Allow to ferment. Depending on the climate it will take 8 - 9 hours.

Step 15

After fermentation. Open the lid. Mix it gently. Set aside.

Step 1

For tempering, heat a pan, add 1 tbs oil. When it becomes hot add mustard seeds. Wait for it to pop up.

Step 2

Add chopped ginger and green chilli. Saute it for 1 minute.

Step 3

Then add chopped onion. Saute it till it turns transparent.

Step 4

To this, add curry leaves. Mix it.

Step 5

Turn off the flame. Add asafoetida powder. Mix it.

Step 6

Let it cool down completely.

Step 7

Take 2 cups of batter.Add this cooled tempering to the batter. Mix it. The batter should be thick. Not too thick or runny.

Step 1

Heat a Paniyaram pan Or unniyappam pan.

Step 2

Add 1/2 tsp oil to each mould.

Step 3

Then pour the batter to each mould till 3/4 th of the mould because it will raise.

Step 4

Cook until golden. When one side is done flip it. Cook other side till golden.

Step 5

Remove from the heat.

Step 6

Tasty kuzhi Paniyaram is ready.

Calories

366.4kcal (18.32%)

Protein

11.8g (23.52%)

Carbs

38.6g (14.03%)

Ensure the idli batter is well-fermented for best results; a well-fermented batter will yield a lighter and fluffier paniyaram.

Do not overfill the molds in the paniyaram pan, as the batter will rise during cooking.

Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.

Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar for a traditional South Indian experience.

Can I use store-bought idli batter for this recipe?

Yes, you can use store-bought idli batter. Ensure it is of good quality and well-fermented for the best results.

What if I don't have a paniyaram pan?

If you don't have a paniyaram pan, you can use an Aebleskiver pan or unniyappam pan or even a small, deep frying pan to make mini fritters.

How can I make the paniyaram healthier?

You can make it healthier by adding grated vegetables like carrots or spinach to the batter.

Can I freeze the cooked paniyaram?

Yes, you can freeze cooked paniyaram. Allow them to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container. Reheat in a pan or microwave before serving.

What is the best way to serve kuzhi paniyaram?

Kuzhi paniyaram is best served hot with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or sambar. It can be enjoyed as a breakfast, snack, or dinner.

White Flattened rice

Calories

366.4kcal (18.32%)

Protein

11.8g (23.52%)

Carbs

38.6g (14.03%)

Step 1

Wash the rice, urad dal, and fenugreek separately.

Step 2

Soak these ingredients separately for 3 hours.

Step 3

After 3 hours, refrigerate for another 3 hours. (If not refrigerated, it will heat up while grinding on the mixer jar. If you are grinding on a grinder you need not refrigerate it).

Step 4

Drain out the water from the rice and fenugreek.

Step 5

Then drain the water from the urad dal, and save the water from the urad dal for grinding.

Step 6

Before grinding, add the flattened rice to a bowl and add 1/2 cup of water.

Step 7

Soak this for 5 minutes.

Step 1

To a mixer jar, first add urad dal.

Step 2

First, grind it without adding water.

Step 3

Then add little by little water (drained water from the urad dal).

Step 4

Grind this till it becomes thick, soft buttery texture.

Step 5

Transfer this to a mixing bowl.

Step 6

Then grind the rice in one or two batches by adding little by little water (water drained from the urad dal, need about 1 1/2 cup of water).

Step 7

Grind it to a smooth paste, yet slightly grainy.

Step 8

Transfer this to the same mixing bowl that we have added the urad dal paste.

Step 9

Then grind the soaked fenugreek seeds and soaked flattened rice.

Step 10

Grind to a smooth paste.

Step 11

Transfer this to the same mixing bowl. Then add salt.

Step 12

Mix well and combine with your hands. Batter should occupy half of the bowl otherwise it will overflow while fermentation.

Step 13

Close the lid. Do not close it tightly.

Step 14

Allow to ferment. Depending on the climate it will take 8 - 9 hours.

Step 15

After fermentation. Open the lid. Mix it gently. Set aside.

Step 1

For tempering, heat a pan, add 1 tbs oil. When it becomes hot add mustard seeds. Wait for it to pop up.

Step 2

Add chopped ginger and green chilli. Saute it for 1 minute.

Step 3

Then add chopped onion. Saute it till it turns transparent.

Step 4

To this, add curry leaves. Mix it.

Step 5

Turn off the flame. Add asafoetida powder. Mix it.

Step 6

Let it cool down completely.

Step 7

Take 2 cups of batter.Add this cooled tempering to the batter. Mix it. The batter should be thick. Not too thick or runny.

Step 1

Heat a Paniyaram pan Or unniyappam pan.

Step 2

Add 1/2 tsp oil to each mould.

Step 3

Then pour the batter to each mould till 3/4 th of the mould because it will raise.

Step 4

Cook until golden. When one side is done flip it. Cook other side till golden.

Step 5

Remove from the heat.

Step 6

Tasty kuzhi Paniyaram is ready.

Calories

366.4kcal (18.32%)

Protein

11.8g (23.52%)

Carbs

38.6g (14.03%)

Ensure the idli batter is well-fermented for best results; a well-fermented batter will yield a lighter and fluffier paniyaram.

Do not overfill the molds in the paniyaram pan, as the batter will rise during cooking.

Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.

Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar for a traditional South Indian experience.

Can I use store-bought idli batter for this recipe?

Yes, you can use store-bought idli batter. Ensure it is of good quality and well-fermented for the best results.

What if I don't have a paniyaram pan?

If you don't have a paniyaram pan, you can use an Aebleskiver pan or unniyappam pan or even a small, deep frying pan to make mini fritters.

How can I make the paniyaram healthier?

You can make it healthier by adding grated vegetables like carrots or spinach to the batter.

Can I freeze the cooked paniyaram?

Yes, you can freeze cooked paniyaram. Allow them to cool completely, then store them in an airtight container. Reheat in a pan or microwave before serving.

What is the best way to serve kuzhi paniyaram?

Kuzhi paniyaram is best served hot with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or sambar. It can be enjoyed as a breakfast, snack, or dinner.

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Ingredients

Paniyaram Ingredients

Idli Batter Ingredients

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

366.4kcal (18.32%)

Protein

11.8g (23.52%)

Carbs

38.6g (14.03%)

Sugars

0.7g (1.32%)

Healthy Fat

17.8g

Unhealthy Fat

3.3g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Kuzhi Paniyaram

Preparing the Idli Batter

Grinding the Batter

Tempering and Mixing

Cooking the Paniyaram

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Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

366.4kcal (18.32%)

Protein

11.8g (23.52%)

Carbs

38.6g (14.03%)

Sugars

0.7g (1.32%)

Healthy Fat

17.8g

Unhealthy Fat

3.3g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

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Kuzhi Paniyaram

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Ingredients

Paniyaram Ingredients

Idli Batter Ingredients

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

366.4kcal (18.32%)

Protein

11.8g (23.52%)

Carbs

38.6g (14.03%)

Sugars

0.7g (1.32%)

Healthy Fat

17.8g

Unhealthy Fat

3.3g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

How to make Kuzhi Paniyaram

Preparing the Idli Batter

Grinding the Batter

Tempering and Mixing

Cooking the Paniyaram

Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!

Nutrition (per serving)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

366.4kcal (18.32%)

Protein

11.8g (23.52%)

Carbs

38.6g (14.03%)

Sugars

0.7g (1.32%)

Healthy Fat