Make protein-rich Moong Dal Paniyaram for morning breakfast, note the unmatched combination of taste and health, easy recipe: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Paniyaram (also known as Appe) is usually made with rice batter, but the use of moong dal makes it even more nutritious. It is a great option for children’s tiffin and working professionals.

Ingredients

Moong Dal: 1 cup (soaked)

Ginger and Green Chillies: finely chopped

Curd: 2 tbsp

Semolina (Rava): 2 tbsp (for binding)

For tempering: Mustard, curry leaves and asafoetida

Vegetables: Finely chopped onion, capsicum and carrot (optional)

Eno or baking soda: a pinch

Salt: as per taste

Oil: to cook

Method of preparation (Step-by-Step Recipe)

Step 1: Prepare the paste First of all, grind soaked moong dal with ginger and green chilli in a mixer and make a thick and smooth paste. Keep in mind that use minimum water while grinding.

Step 2: Prepare the Mixture Now take out this paste in a bowl. Add curd, semolina, chopped vegetables and salt to it and mix well. Let it set for 10 minutes so that the semolina swells.

Step 3: Add tempering Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves and crackle. Add this tempering to the moong dal batter. This will double the taste of Paniyaram.

Step 4: Use of Paniyaram Maker Now keep the Appe/Paniyaram maker (Appe Pan) on low flame and apply little oil in its chambers. Add eno to the batter, mix it and immediately fill it in the molds with the help of a spoon.

Step 5: Cook from both sides Cover it and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes. When the lower surface becomes golden and crisp, turn them and cook from the other side also by applying oil.

Serving Suggestion

You can enjoy ready hot moong dal paniyaram. coconut chutney, peanut sauce or spicy green coriander chutney Can serve with. It also tastes great as an evening snack with tea.