What is ‘Paniyaram’?
Paniyaram is a widely popular South Indian snack. In many regions, it is also known as appe. It can be sweet or savory. You can make appe with rice flour, idli dosa batter, banana and jaggery, or using the rava (suji). Various paniyaram recipes are followed across the Southern region of India.
Instant Paniyaram Recipe
This paniyaram recipe has quick and easy written all over it. Another addition to my instant snack recipe collection. Instant paniyaram is also known as rava appe or suji ke appe. Unlike traditional paniyaram, for instant appe we do not need to grind or ferment the batter. Instead, the batter of semolina and curd takes 10 minutes to come together, and the addition of cooking soda ferments it instantly. Hence, this modern version of the traditional paniyaram recipe fits perfectly on the weekday breakfast or snack menu. More Reasons To LOVE Instant Paniyaram
vegetarian meal prep friendlyeasy to make and customizeperfect for school lunchbox or snacks
My Tried & True Tips
Use the finest form of rava, also known as chiroti rava. DO NOT USE thick and coarse rava for this paniyaram recipe. Before preparing the batter, ensure the paniyaram is well greased and ready to use. After adding the fruit salt or baking soda, immediately pour the batter into the molds and set it for cooking. Do not let the batter sit for more than 5 minutes after adding cooking soda. Do not add soda or fruit salt if you want to store the paniyaram batter. Keep it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Each time bring out the batter, let it come to room temperature, add cooking soda, mix, and make paniyaram. This paniyaram recipe is highly customizable. You can add chopped onion or spinach, grated carrot, spinach, or broccoli. Season the batter with Italian herbs, chopped ginger, spices, grated coconut, or cheese.
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Serving Suggestion
From vegetable sambar, coconut chutney to mint chutney, one can serve paniyaram with a variety of dipping sauces and chutney. You can serve rava appe for breakfast or teatime snacks with a cup of filter coffee. In many South Indian households, appe is served with meat or fish curries as well as a side dish. Did I tell you rava paniyaram makes a great lunchbox snack as well?
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