During fasting, one feels like eating something which is tasty and also does not make the stomach too heavy. If you too are bored of eating sago khichdi, vada or fried things every time, then you can try something new this time. Paniyaram, a fruit dish made from sago rice, sago, bottle gourd and cheese, can be a delicious option for fasting. The special thing is that it can be easily prepared on Paniyaram pan with less ghee. Lightly crispy from outside and soft from inside, this breakfast tastes even more delicious with green fruit chutney. So let us know the easy way to make it.
Prepare Paniyaram batter like this
First of all, soak Sama rice and sago separately or together in water for some time. When they become completely soft, put them in the mixer jar.
Now add some ginger and water as per requirement and grind it. Keep in mind that the batter should not be too thin. It would be better to keep it a little thick and smooth.
Take out the prepared batter in a big vessel.
Now add bottle gourd and cheese
Add grated bottle gourd and cheese to the batter. After this add finely chopped green chillies and fresh coriander.
According to the fast, add rock salt to it and mix everything well. Keep in mind that there may be excess water in bottle gourd, hence add water as per requirement only after seeing the consistency of the batter.
How to cook paniyaram in pan
Now heat the paniyaram pan on low to medium flame. Apply a little ghee in every corner of the pan.
After this, with the help of a spoon, fill the prepared batter in all the holes of the pan. Try to use approximately equal amount of batter in each dish.
Now cover the pan and let it cook for a few minutes. When the Paniyaram starts turning golden from the bottom and the edges start appearing slightly crispy, it is time to flip them.
Make it golden and crispy on both sides
Carefully turn the Paniyaram with the help of a spoon or a wooden stick. If needed, you can add a little more ghee.
Now cook well from the other side also. When both sides become golden brown and slightly crispy, take them out from the pan.
Similarly, prepare all the Paniyarams with the remaining batter.
Make delicious fruit chutney together
To enhance the taste of Paniyaram, you can also make instant fruit chutney with it.
For this, add roasted peanuts, coconut, green chillies and green coriander in the mixer. Grind it by adding some water as per requirement.
Your delicious fruit green chutney is ready. If you like, you can also add rock salt as per taste.
Serve hot like this
Take out the prepared paniyaram in a plate and serve fruit green chutney with it. When eaten hot, they will taste better as they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Sama rice and sago along with bottle gourd and paneer make it a little different from the usual fried vrat items. However, what is allowed during the fast depends on your religious tradition or personal rules.
Overall, if you want to try something new, tasty and low oil breakfast during the fast, then this Falahari Paniyaram can be a great option. It is also easy to make and its taste increases further with green chutney.