Savory Kuzhi Paniyaram

A very traditional South Indian Food ,a favorite of many  and is so easy to  make as long as you have a paniyaram pan and some idli/dosa batter. These soft and spongy appam preferably plain or filled with any veggies of your choice is great for Breakfast and also as  an evening snack .I normally make it when I have some left over batter ,throw in some vegetables of your choice if you prefer it that way and with the dab of some chutney you can enjoy this hearty dish.Crisp on the outside ,lighter and soft on the inside you will devour them straight from the pan.

RECIPE:

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Idli/Dosa Batter 
• 2 tbsp chopped carrots
• 2 tbsp chopped shallots
• 2 tbsp chopped capsicum(Green Bell Pepper)
• 2 tbsp fresh dedicated coconut
• A pinch of Asafoetida
• 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Finely Chopped curry leaves
• 1 tsp vegetable oil

Method:

Heat the vegetable oil in a pan ,add the mustard seeds,once it pops add the chopped curry leaves . Add this oil mixture to the idli/dosa batter . 

Then add the rest of the chopped vegetables and the coconut and mix well. Heat the paniyaram pan . Now add about 1/2 tsp of sesame oil in each hole . Once the oil heat up ,pour in about 1 tbsp full of batter . Do the same for each holes.

Let it cook well . Carefully flip it over to the other side and let i cook . Serve hot with chutney or any sauce. 

Tips:

This paniyaram can be made plain with out the addition of any vegetables.

If you are a non vegetarian lover left over shredded meat or chicken can be added instead of the vegetables.