Easy Sweet & Savory Paniyaram | South Indian Snack Recipe

idli batter

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour offers a healthier alternative with more fiber.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being a healthier fat.

Prepare the Sweet Batter: In a bowl, take 2 cups of the batter. Add ½ cup grated jaggery syrup. Stir the mixture well until the jaggery dissolves completely.

Heat the Paniyaram Pan: Heat a paniyaram pan on medium heat. Grease each of the molds with a small amount of ghee.

Cook the Panniyarams: Pour the sweet batter into each mold, filling them about three-quarters full. Cover the pan and let them cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the edges turn golden.

Flip and Cook Again: Use a spoon or skewer to gently flip each panniyaram. Let them cook for another 2-3 minutes until both sides are golden and cooked through.

Serve: Once they are golden and crisp, remove the sweet panniyarams from the pan. Serve warm as a sweet snack or dessert.

Prepare the Tempering: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small pan. Add 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add 1 teaspoon urad dal, and a few chopped curry leaves. Fry for a few seconds until fragrant.

Sauté the Vegetables: Add 1 finely chopped onion and 1 green chili. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.

Mix with the Batter: Add the tempered mixture to 2 cups of the batter. Mix well and add salt to taste.

Heat the Paniyaram Pan: Heat a paniyaram pan and grease each mold with a little oil.

Cook the Savory Panniyarams: Pour the savory batter into each mold, filling them about three-quarters full. Cover the pan and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

Flip and Cook Again: Once the edges are golden, flip each panniyaram and cook for another 2-3 minutes until both sides are crisp and cooked through.

Serve: Remove the savory panniyarams from the pan and serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

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