Authentic Kuzhi paniyaram and 25th post!

 Ever wondered like me, why homemade kuzhi paniyarams dont taste like ones served in hotels??? Read on to find out what is to be done !

    

Inactive prep - 24 hours

Active prep - 10-15 mins

Ingredients :

For the batter :

Boiled rice - 1 cup

Raw rice - 1 cup

Urad dal - 1 cup

Sabudaana / Javvarisi - 1 cup

Semolina / Rava - 1 cup

For garnishing :

Cilantro / coriander chopped

Onions chopped

Seasoning:

Mustard seeds

Urad dal

Oil

Procedure :

Soak all the ingredients under "for the batter " section for 10- 12 hours .

Grind it to a smooth paste. Add salt. Cover and allow it to ferment ( it should take around 6-7 hours for the batter to rise ).

Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the urad dal and stir till it turns golden brown. Turn off the heat and pour this mixture over the batter , also add the chopped cilantro and onions.

Add about one and a half tsp of oil in the paniyaram griddle holes (or kuzhis!), when hot, add the batter and cook till both the sides turn golden brown .

Serve hot with chutney and sambaar.