Sweet Kuzhi Paniyaram

Sweet Kuzhi Paniyaram

Sweet Kuzhi Paniyaram

Veg Vegan

The sweet version of kuzhi paniyaram — the same fermented rice batter sweetened with jaggery and mixed with grated coconut, cardamom, and sesame seeds, then cooked in the paniyaram pan in coconut oil. A breakfast sweet and Chettinad festival preparation that pairs naturally with the savoury version on the same plate.

Cuisines

Chettinad

Best for

Breakfast Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Rice 1 cup Rice , raw
urad dal 1/4 cup Urad dal
jaggery 1 cup Jaggery
Coconut 1/4 cup Coconut , grated
cardamom 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom , powder
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
salt 1 pinch Salt
water — Water , as needed

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the raw rice and urad dal together for 2-3 hours.
  2. 2 Drain the water and grind the soaked rice and dal to a smooth batter, adding water as needed.
  3. 3 Melt the jaggery in a small pan with a little water to make a syrup. Strain to remove impurities.
  4. 4 Mix the jaggery syrup into the batter along with grated coconut, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt.
  5. 5 Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan and add a few drops of ghee in each cavity.
  6. 6 Pour the batter into each cavity, filling it about 3/4 full.
  7. 7 Cover and cook on medium heat until the edges turn golden brown.
  8. 8 Flip the paniyarams and cook the other side until golden and cooked through.
  9. 9 Remove from the pan and serve warm.

Tips

Ensure the batter is of pouring consistency for soft paniyarams. Adjust jaggery to taste for sweetness.