Kuzhi Paniharam
Kuzhi Paniharam- Savory batter dumplings cooked on a concave griddle, from Tamil Nadu!
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You will need Appe Patra or Paniharam Chatti/ Aebleskiver pan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86bleskiver for making these "Flavourful Kuzhi Paniharam- pronounced as Kuree Paniyaram:-)"
200 Gms (8 oz) boiled rice
200 Gms (8 oz) raw rice
50 Gms (2 -3 oz) split black gram (urad)
Salt to taste
You can also add below ingredients to the batter once it is fermented :-
2 Tbsp onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp green chili, finely chopped
1 Tsp cilantro, finely chopped
1 Tsp ginger, finely grated
1 Tsp cumin seeds, roasted well
1 Tsp fresh coconut, grated
Method:-
For The Batter
1. Soak the 2 rice varieties and split black gram in water for about 2 hours.
2. Drain and wash in running water twice.
3. Grind to a smooth paste, adding adequate water for a pouring consistency.
4. Now let the batter ferment for about 5-6 hours.
5. You can add the remaining ingredients and salt to the fermented batter just before you are ready to make some Kuzhi Paniharams.
*** For the Making of Kuzhi Paniharam/ Savory Dumpling From Tamil Nadu:-
1. Pour the batter in the preheated, oil-greased kuzhi paniharam kadhai/concave griddle and cook till done. (this should not take more than 4 minutes on medium flame)
2. Turn over the dumplings with the help of a skewer and cook the other side, for another 2-3 minutes.
3. Now remove the dumplings from the griddle and serve with green chutney or tomato chutney.
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