instant rava paniyaram | semolina dumplings

instant rava paniyaram | semolina dumplings

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instant rava paniyaram | semolina dumplings is a very south indian breakfast recipe; punnugullu in andhra and paniyaram in tamilnadu, also known as appe. since i made it with dosa batter the other day, i decided to make this instant paniyaram with suji or semolina.

you need a special pan also known as aebleskiver pan to make appe or paniyaram.  this pan is available in the market or online in different sizes; from 7 to 12 or 14 discs too. check out the paniyaram recipe with dosa batter

enjoy instant paniyaram without soaking and making a batter which has to be set aside for hours. we usually make upma with suji or even ravva idli.try this instant paniyaram with semolina by adding curds or yoghurt to it. add a pinch of baking soda to the batter just before making the appe.it gives them a soft texture. some people use eno fruit salt as well.

the rava needs to be soaked in curd and water for at least half an hour prior to roasting the paniyaram. add ginger, capsicum, onion, carrot and coriander to prepare a nutritious vegetable appe recipe.  add or remove vegetables of your choice.

finally, i would like you to check out my other south indian breakfast recipes like dosa, rava dosa,  pesarattu, idly, mysore bajji,  punugulu recipe.

instant rava paniyaram | semolina dumplings

INGREDIENTS

1 cup rava / semolina or suji

¾ cup curds/ yoghurt

salt to taste

¾ cup water

2 tsp oil

1 small carrot grated

1-inch ginger grated

1 green chilli finely chopped

½ capsicum finely chopped

1 small onion finely chopped

5 curry leaves

1 tbsp. coriander leaves finely chopped

1 pinch baking soda

METHOD

firstly,in a mixing bowl combine rava, curd and salt.

next, take a whisk and mix well to form a paste without forming any lumps.

add ¾ th cup water or as required. mix well to form a thick batter. set aside.

heat 1 tsp oil in a pan.add the curry leaves. once they crackle,add the ginger, green chilli, onion and capsicum.

saute for a minute or until the onions start turning golden. turn off the flame and add the grated carrot and mix.

transfer the fried vegetable mixture into the rava batter.

add 1 tbsp coriander leaves and mix well with the whisk.

let the batter rest for 20 minutes or until rava is soaked nicely.

lastly.add a pinch of baking soda to the batter just before preparing appe and mix well.

meanwhile, heat the paniyaram pan and add few drops of oil inside each disc.

pour a spoonful of sooji batter in each depression.

cover with a lid and simmer for a minute or until the appe are done.

once the base side is golden, flip to the other side with a skewer.

let the instant ravva paniyaram or semolina dumplings simmer further on low heat until they turn golden brown.

once instant ravva paniyaram or semolina dumplings is done on both sides, transfer to a platter with a skewer.

serve instant rava paniyaram | semolina dumplings with any chutney of your choice. tomato or coconut chutney goes well. i mixed a tsp of tomato pickle in yoghurt for an amazing dip.