These Wheat flour kuzhi paniyaram are quick and easy to make. There is no grinding and fermenting needed. Perfect for breakfast or snack.
We are starting the last week of blogging marathon today and my theme is ‘Bookmarked Recipes‘. This happens to be one of my favorite themes because it gives me a chance to try some of the recipes that I bookmarked. First up are these delicious Wheat flour Kuzhi Paniyaram from Sandhya.
Traditional South Indian breakfast:
South Indian breakfast traditionally consists of idli, dosa, upma etc. Idli batter is probably one item that is found in almost every South Indian kitchen/ refrigerator. Leftover batter is used to make a wide range of dishes for breakfast, snack or dinner.
But when you run out of the batter, but still crave for some paniyaram/ ponganalu, then this instant recipe is your friend.
Instant Wheat flour Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe:
This instant version is made with atta (or whole wheat flour) and doesn’t need any fermenting. Here are the ingredients needed to make these crispy and delicious kuzhi paniyaram.
- Wheat flour
- Semolina flour/ Rava – for slight crunch
- Rice flour – for some crispiness
- Yogurt – adds tanginess
- Baking Soda – for fluffiness and lift
- Onion, ginger etc. – for flavor
Finely chopped/ grated veggies like cabbage, carrot, green beans, peppers can be added to the batter to add color and nutrition to the dish. Here are some tips that might be helpful:
- Use slightly sour yogurt for the best results.
- These are best to eat hot, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Microwave them until heated through before serving.
Taste Test:
These instant ponganalu turn out soft and fluffy almost like the traditional version. They are crispy on the outside and air & fluffy inside. Yogurt adds a slight tang making them extra delicious.
These are great for breakfast, snack and to pack for lunch. They are best when served hot, but taste good even at room temperature. Serve them with your favorite chutney or tomato ketchup and Enjoy!! I served with delicious coconut peanut sesame chutney.
Recipe from Sandhya’s blog:
Wheat flour Kuzhi Paniyaram
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Wheat flour/ Atta
- ¼ cup Semolina flour/ fine sooji
- 2 tbsps Rice flour
- ½ cup Yogurt*
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Oil and more for the pan
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- A pinch Asafoetida/ Hing
- 2 ~ 3 Green Chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger, finely grated
- 6 ~ 8 Curry leaves
- 1 Small Onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps Cilantro, finely chopped
- To taste Salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine wheat flour, sooji, rice flour and salt. Mix well.
- Next add the yogurt and enough water to make a thick batter. Make sure to whisk well to make sure that there are no lumps in the batter.
- In a small pan, heat oil and add urad dal, mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once the seeds start to splutter, add hing, curry leaves, ginger and onions. Cook till the onions turn translucent. Season with salt. Do not add too much because the batter already has salt in it.
- Add the onion mixture to wheat batter along with cilantro and mix well.
- Heat the appam pan, add about 1/2tsp oil in each hole. Add about 1~2tbsp of the batter, cover the pan and cook the paniyarams until golden brown. Gently flip and cook until golden on the second side.
- Remove and serve with your favorite chutney.
Notes
- Use slightly sour yogurt for the best results.
- Finely chopped/ grated vegetables (cabbage, carrot, green beans, green peas, corn etc) can be added to the batter. If you are concerned about adding raw veggies, then saute them with the onions until crisp tender. Cool slightly before adding to the batter.
- These are best to eat hot, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Microwave them until heated through before serving.
Let’s check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 65.
Veena Theagarajan
heatlthy snack for tea time
Usha Rao
Paniyaram looks very nice and even that plater looks nice the way you styled it.
Sarita
Wheat flour paniyarm looks super delicious.. Want to try this soon..
Archana Vivek
Very healthy and beautiful pictures.
Smruti Shah
Such a hearty paniyaram recipe. And the pictures are SO beautiful!
Kalyani
yummmmmm ! the rainy weather outside makes this so inviting !
Priya Suresh
Feel like munching some, fantastic paniyarams, super tempting.
Srivalli
Oh I am feeling so hungry looking at the pictures..I love this version…and yes can’t let it pass!
Sapana Behl
Wheat flour paniyaram looks too tempting.I wish I could taste some.
Vanitha Bhat
Love the flavors and textures in these gorgeous paniyarams…fabulous!
Jyoti Babel
I love paniyarams. But have never tried them with wheat flour. Bookmarking. will try it soon.
Soma Mukherjee
Wow what a healthy and tasty recipe, the texture is also so perfect thanks for the lovely share.
sujitha
Healthy panniyaram with wheat flour and a filling breakfast recipe..
Mayuri Patel
I find paniyarams so versatile as breakfast or even as a snack during mid afternoon. Love this quick wheat flour paniyarams. They look so soft.
Freda @ Aromatic essence
I like this instant paniyaram, a good snack to whip up quickly! Your pictures are beautiful 🙂
Lathiya
Paniyaram looks yummy with chutney..love you used whole wheat flour
priya satheesh
Super Tempting healthy Paniyaram ! Beautifully made and loved the presentation too 🙂
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram
It is such a delight to see a perfect made paniyaram.
Uma Srinivas
This will be ideal for kids snack box. Looks so good Pavani. Loved your clicks too.
Drashti Dholakia
Beautiful presentation 🙂 Paniyarams are perfect for tea-time snack or to pack for lunch box 🙂
themadscientistskitchen
Such a healthy delicious snack. Must try them asap. Bookmarking.
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner
Have tried paniyaram with rice flour and dosa batter but wheat flour is so new and healthy too. Will try..
Jagruti
Wow! Wheat paniyaram sounds so exciting and delicious. Pictures look so fabulous!
Sasmita
Such a healthy snack and so beautifully presented as well 🙂
Avin
Paniyaram looks really good. Never heard making with wheat flour
Bookmarked to try later👍
Ruchi
Wow wheat paniyaram looks wow… Surely wanna try . Lovely clicks..
Jayashree
Lovely paniyarams, I am on the look out to try different dishes, shall try this version sometime. Thanks for sharing.
Bhawana
OMG BM 65…. great :). This wheat paniyaram looking so spongy, I am really drooling here as paniyaram is my favorite for any time meal.
Padmajha
Paniyaram is a family favorite. Never made with whole wheat flour though. This quick version will be is helpful. Thanks for sharing Pavani