Inippu/Sweet Paniyaram

The most typical question asked by a mother of a school-aged child is concerning which evening snack to provide. Recently, there have been various searches for nourishing and nutritious snacks. South Indian snacks have a distinct identity owing to their delectable cuisine. Among the wide array of dishes, the Paniyaram is one such healthy and tasty dish enjoyed by everyone.

Kuzhi Paniyaram is a delightful snack created using a combination of Rice and Urad dal. Various types of Paniyaram are prepared, including Sweet Paniyaram, Kara Paniyaram, Mango Paniyaram, and many others. Apart from Rice and Urad dal, Maida, Rice flour, and a variety of other flours are used to make delectable Paniyaram. Paniyaram is made in a special pan that contains molds for dropping in the batter and cooking the dumplings. This unique pan is known as Paniyaram Chatti or Appe Pan.

Paniyaram is prepared in other adjacent states and is known as Paddu, Guliyappa, Yeriyappa, Gundponglu, and Gunta Ponganalu. Chef Deena Kitchen describes the method of preparing Sweet/InippuPpaniyaram in detail, using photos.

Serving
- 4 servings
Cooking Time
- 35 mins
Difficulty
- Intermediate

Ingredients:

100 Grams
Maida
200 Grams
Rice Flour
200 Grams
Jaggery
1/2 Tsp
Cardamom Powder
For Cooking
Ghee
A Pinch
Salt
1/2 Tsp
Cooking Soda

Directions:

1
Add instructed amount of Jaggery to a pan, pour water and melt. Turn off the flame when the mixture begins to boil (No string consistency required).
2
Pour the prepared jaggery syrup through a strainer after it has melted completely.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of Rice flour, 1 Cup of Maida, Salt and Cardamom powder.
4
Pour in the prepared Jaggery syrup, required amount of water and combine all the added ingredients thoroughly.
5
After mixing, add instructed amount of Cooking Soda to the prepared batter and mix.
6
Place the Paniyaram tawa on flame, season the pits with necessary amount of Ghee. Once the Ghee melts, fill the seasoned pits with the prepared batter and cook in appropriate temperature.
7
Turnover and cook the other side until the desired color is achieved.
8
The delicious Sweet paniyaram is now ready.