INSTANT SEMOLINA PANIYARAM

 

 

If you are craving for an instant crispy evening snack,then you can certainly try this paniyaram.I haven't used cooking soda or eno for the soft texture.Curd is enough to impart the soft and fluffy texture.

 

 INGREDIENTS :

SEMOLINA-  2 CUPS

CURD- 1 CUP

RICE FLOUR- 1 TBSP

SALT AS REQUIRED

OIL FOR FRYING

CHOPPED CORIANDER LEAVES- 1/4 CUP

SEASONING :

OIL- 3 TSP

MUSTARD- 1/2 TSP

ASAFOETIDA- 1/4 TSP

 

CUMIN SEEDS- 1/2 TSP

URAD DAL- 1/2 TSP

GRAM DAL- 1/2 TSP

CURRY LEAVES- 2 SPRIGS

CHOPPED GREEN CHILLIES- 2 NOS

GINGER CHOPPED- 3/4 TSP

ONION CHOPPED- 2 NOS

 

PROCEDURE :

 

1. In a wide bowl take semolina,half the amount of salt and curd and whisk together and keep it aside.

 

2.Allow the contents to rest for twenty minutes.

 

3.In a pan add oil and when its hot splutter mustard,cumin seeds,asafoetida and the lentils.

 

4.Add chopped onions,salt and saute till translucent.Then throw curry leaves,chopped green chillies,chopped ginger and saute well.

5. Now transfer the sauteed ingredients,rice flour over the semolina mixture and blend well.Add water to adjust the consistency to that of idli batter. Now add in the chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

6. Brush the paniyaram pan with oil and fill the cavities with oil and heat it.Fill only half the cavity with oil.

7. Using a small ladle or spoon fill the cavities with the prepared batter. When one side is cooked flip it to other side and cook till it turns golden brown in colour.