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    Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 8, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe serves as a simplest evening snack and it goes well with any spicy dip or chutney.

    Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram

    This is my favourite dish to make, whenever we have some sour idli batter, we will either make uthappam or this paniyaram. It taste so spongy and very tasty..Not only it is easy to make, but it taste so yum. I make few more variations of this paniyaram, will share all of them very soon.

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    Ingredients for Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram

    • Idli Batter 3 to 4 cups
    • Oil as needed for making paniyaram

    For Seasoning:

    • Oil - 1 tbsp
    • Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - 1 tsp
    • Urad Dal / Ulundu Paruppu - 1 tsp
    • Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi - a pinch
    • Curry Leaves a sprig
    • Shallots / Sambar Onion - 12 to 15 chopped finely
    • Green Chilli - 2 chopped finely
    • Ginger - 1 tablespoon finely chopped
    • Coconut - ½ cup grated
    • Coriander leaves a handful chopped finely
    • Salt to taste

    How to Make Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram

    1. Heat oil in a pan, add in mustard and urad dal. let them splatter.
    2. Add in asafoetida, curry leaves and mix well.
    3. Now add in onions, ginger, green chillies, salt and saute for 2 mins.
    4. Add in coconut and coriander leaves. Toss well.
    5. Then add this to idli batter. Mix well.
    6. Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan with some oil.
    7. Pour batter in and cook on low flame till it crisp up a little.
    8. Now flip over and cook.
    9. Remove and serve.

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    Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe

    Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe serves a a simplest evening snack and it goes well with any spicy dip or chutney.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 105 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 to 4 cups Idli Batter
    • Oil as needed for making paniyaram
    • For Seasoning:
    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds / Kaduku
    • 1 teaspoon Urad Dal / Ulundu Paruppu
    • Asafoetida / Hing / Kaya Podi - a pinch
    • Curry Leaves a sprig
    • 12 to 15 chopped finely Shallots / Sambar Onion
    • 2 chopped finely Green Chilli
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped Ginger
    • ½ cup grated Coconut
    • Coriander leaves a handful chopped finely
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in a pan, add in mustard and urad dal. let them splatter.
    • Add in asafoetida, curry leaves and mix well.
    • Now add in onions, ginger, green chillies, salt and saute for 2 mins.
    • Add in coconut and coriander leaves. Toss well.
    • Then add this to idli batter. Mix well.
    • Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan with some oil. POur batter in and cook on low flame till it crisp up a little.
    • Now flip over and cook.
    • Remove and serve.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe
    Serving Size
     
    1 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    105
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    10
    g
    15
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.01
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Sodium
     
    4
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    58
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    1
    g
    2
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    0.1
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.2
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    4
    mg
    0
    %
    Iron
     
    0.4
    mg
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Masala Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe Step by Step

    Take all your ingredients
    You will need some idli batter
    Heat a tblspn of oil in a pan
    add in mustard seeds and urad dal, let it pop
     curry leaves
    add in a dash of asafoetida
    in goes some chopped ginger
    Add in some chopped shallots.
    Add in chopped green chillies
    season with some salt
    toss well
    add in coconut 
    add in coriander leaves
    Mix once
    add this into the batter
    mix well
    Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan with some oil
    spoon some batter in
    let them cook on low flame till it crisp up
    flip over and cook
    Enjoy
     
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    1. Hamaree Rasoi

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      Take it from me. These are one of the best paniyarams that I have seen for a long time. Excellent pics as well.
      Deepa

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    2. Janani

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      Hmmm yummy paniyaramas... I haven't tried with coconut though sounds good will try it next time with it. Nicely done.

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    3. Anonymous

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      Do we need to cook it covered? Or okay to cook it open alone?

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      • Aarthi

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        it is okay to cook in open flame. but make sure the flame is on low

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    4. Anonymous

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      Aarti what brand Kadai is this

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      • Aarthi

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        i think it is prestige

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    5. Anonymous

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      Aarti,the pan is non stick one or iron pan...suggest me,I want to buy one...Thanks da

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    6. Anonymous

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      Hi aarti,the pan is non stick one or iron pan... Suggest me Iwant to buy one

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    7. Anonymous

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      Aarti,the pan is non stick one or iron pan...suggest me,I want to buy one...Thanks da

      Reply

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