Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram

August 05, 2014

Kuzhi paniyaram is a very famous breakfast or snacks item in Tamil nadu.This is a chettinad special item.Usually this is served with spicy and tangy tomato chutney and that is a lip smacking combo :). Though there is certainly an authentic method to prepare paniyaram batter,many a times this paniyaram is prepared instantly using left over idly batter or idly batter which is older than 3 days and sour. The sourness is balanced by the good amount of tadka or tempering that goes into the batter.

1 capsicum(green bell pepper) chopped fine
1 onion chopped fine
1 teaspoon coconut (optional)
1 carrot chopped fine
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon channa dal
1 teaspoon urad dal
10-12 curry leaves
1 tablespoon cilantro
2 green chillies
Small piece of ginger crushed
Salt to taste

You will need a kuzhi paniyaram mould(paniyara kal) to prepare this. Though the traditional moulds are made of iron,non stick ones available is best for beginners. Mix in all the ingredients,pour in each...
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Nutritions

Calories
8

Sodium
15mg
0% DV

Fat
2g
3% DV

Protein
0.5g
1% DV

Carbs
1g
0% DV

Fiber
0.8g
3% DV