Paniyaram (Masala Paddu)

Paniyaram or Masala Paddu are also known as kuzhi paniyaram, appes, appams and paddu in different parts of India. Masala Paddu recipe is made from idli or dosa batter. This dish is ideal for breakfast, lunch and for a quick meal too. Paddu’s are also sold at food streets in Bangalore and some parts of India. Paniyaram or Paddu is prepared as sweet dish paniyaram or masala paniyaram. My version of paniyaram recipe is simple, quick and healthy. This is one of my our favourite breakfast at home. Try them and have a great day ahead :)

Ingredients:

Idli batter - 5 cups

Onions - 1 medium (chopped finely)

Green chillies - 3 nos (chopped finely)

Curry leaves - 2 string (chopped finely)

Ginger- 1 small piece (chopped finely)

Black peppercorns - 1 tbsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

Oil - 2 tsp (for frying)

Oil - for cooking the paniyaram

Preparation:

- Take Idli batter in a bowl and keep aside.

- Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds, add onions, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, black peppercorns, salt and fry till onions turn translucent. Once done, let cool for some time.

- Add the above mix to the Idli batter and mix well. Masala paniyaram batter is ready to cook.

- Heat the paniyaram pan, add 3-4 drops of oil into each hole. (Heat should be in low medium flame)

- Now pour 1 spoon each of the batter to the paniyaram pan and let cook with lid on. Once the edges turn brown in color, turn the paniyaram to the other side with a pointed fork and let cook with lid on.

- Once cooked and golden brown in color, remove from pan and serve hot with Onion Tomato chutney, Coconut chutney and Sambar.

Note:

- Adjust salt as per taste.

- Add the onions mix to the batter just before preparing Paniyaram or the mix would leave moisture making the batter thin and water.