Kara Kuzhi Paniyaram | Masala Paniyaram Using Idli Batter

This Kara or Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram is prepared with the regular idli/dosa batter.Just seasoning items like onion green chilli urad dal,mustard curry leaves are added, It can be served as breakfast or snacks or dinner. Its a simple easy delicious recipe which is loved by everyone at home.Crispy outside and soft inside....

Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• Idli Batter - 2 cups
• Paniyaram pan

For seasoning 

• Oil -3 tsp
• Mustard seeds -1 tsp
• Urad dal -1/2 tsp
• Onion - 2 medium size,finely chopped
• Green chilli -1 finely chopped
• Grated Ginger -1 tsp
• Hing - 1 pinch
• Coriander leaves - few finely chopped
• Curry Leaves(I didnt have ,so I didnt add)
• Salt to taste

         

Method:

• Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it splutters,fry urad dal,add hing,finely chopped onions, grated ginger, green chilli .Add Curry leaves if you have any.
• Saute till onions turn light brown color,switch off the stove add needed salt and coriander leaves. Allow it to cool.
• Now mix it with the idli batter.Paniyaram batter is ready now.
• Heat the paniyaram pan with few drops of oil in each mould. Pour the batter with the help of a spoon or small ladle in each mould till they are 3/4 th full or just less than the line.
• Close the pan with a lid and let it cook for 2-3 minutes on medium low flame.
• Once the edges turn golden brown, flip over the paniyaram to the other side using a stainless steel or wooden spoon.
• Cook the other side also until golden brown. 

• Remove from pan, serve hot with any chutney or sambar.

I served with Tomato Chutney without Coconut...