Paniyaram
Well, paniyarams are not exactly a new invention :) only thing is that I never really ventured to try out this recipe. What you need is just some idli batter and viola, a delicious and healthy evening snack is ready. There is spicy and sweet versions of this. Here goes the spicy version of paniyarams. Ingredients: 1. Idli batter - 2 cups 2. Shallots - 6 3. Green chilli - 1 4. Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp 5. Urad dal - 1/4 tsp 6. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp 7. Oil (Coconut/sunflower) - as needed 8. Curry Leaves - a sprig 9. Coriander leaves - 2 Tbsp (optional) Method: In a pan, add about 1.5 tsp of oil and when it is hot, add the mustard seeds. When they start crackling, add the ginger paste and chopped green chilli. Saute for a minute; and then add the chopped shallots. When the shallots are slighltly browned, add the curry leaves. Switch off the flame and add the coriander leaves. Let this cool off and add it into the idli batter. Add enough salt. Viola...paniy...