Kuzhi Paniyaram

📝INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups idli/dosa batter (fermented)
• 1 medium onion – finely chopped
• 1–2 green chilies – finely chopped
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 sprig curry leaves – finely chopped
• 2 tbsp grated coconut (optional)
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves – finely chopped
• ¼ tsp mustard seeds
• ¼ tsp urad dal
• 1 tbsp oil (for tempering)
• Salt – as needed
• Oil – for greasing paniyaram pan

👩‍🍳Recipe

Step 1 – Prep toppings:

-In a bowl, mix onions, green chilies, tomatoes, grated carrot, coriander, and cumin seeds. Keep it ready.

Step 2 – Heat the tawa:

-Heat a non-stick or cast iron tawa on medium flame. Drizzle a few drops of oil.

Step 3 – Pour the batter:

-Pour a ladle of batter and gently spread into a thick circle (don’t spread too thin like dosa).

Step 4 – Add toppings:

-Immediately sprinkle the onion mixture evenly on top. Press lightly with the back of the spoon so they stick well.

Step 5 – Cook and flip:

-Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges and a few drops on top.

- Cover and cook on medium flame until base turns golden brown. Flip and cook for a minute on the other side.

Step 6 – Serve:

-Serve hot with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or sambar.

- Tastes divine with gunpowder (podi) too!