Multigrain Paniyaaram with Veggies – DFT

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You can find my traditional sweet and savory paniyaarams in the below links.

1. Kaara Kuzhi Paniyaaram
2. Sweet Kuzhi Paniyaaram

This is yet another paniyaaram dish but with a twist to the traditional one. The batter is completely different. No Rice and No Urad dhal at all. I am using red poha/flattened rice, oats, quinoa, toor dhal, moong dhal and flax seeds.

I usually try adai with this mix but this time thought why not try paniyaaram?? I also added the veggies that I had in stock and eureka!!! Here is the multigrain paniyaaram with veggies. You can add any veggies that you have in hand. Its a filling and healthy meal/snack loaded with veggies and grains. You can serve this with the tomato onion chutney or with any spicy chutney that you like.

Ingredients:

For the batter:

1. Toor dhal – ¼ cup
2. Moong dhal – ¼ cup
3. Quinoa – ¼ cup
4. Red poha/flattened rice – ¼ cup
5. Flax seeds – ¼ cup
6. Regular Oats – ¼ cup
7. Water for soaking
8. Salt – 1 tsp

Steps:

• Soak all the grains and dhals in water for at least 4-5 hrs. (I let it soak for overnight, oats gets mushy but its ok)
• Wet grind them like idly dosa batter and add salt and mix well.
• Let it sit for 4 to 5 hrs.

For the Veggie Masala:

• Grated Carrot – ¼ cup
• Grated Cauliflower – ¼ cup
• Finely chopped half of medium sized onion.
• Chopped cilantro – 2 tbsps
• Red chilly – 1
• Green chilly – 1
• Curry leaves – ½ strand
• Oil – 2 tsps + making paniyaaram
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Urad dhal – 1 tsp
• Channa dhal – 1 tsp
• Salt – ½ tsp

Steps:

• Heat the kadai and add 2 tsps of oil.
• Once the oil is hot add the mustard seeds, urad dhal and channa dhal.
• As they start to splutter add the curry leaves, the red chilly and the green chilly.
• Let it cook for a minute and then add the finely chopped onion.
• Cook till the onion turns translucent.
• Now add the grated carrot and cauliflower and cook for couple of minutes along with salt..
• Add the cilantro and mix well.

Thats it the masala for paniyaaram is ready. Now mix this with the batter.

Making the Paniyaarams:

• Heat the paniyaaram pan.
• Add little oil in each of the kuzhi’s or the holes.
• Fill ¾th of the kuzhi’s with the batter. You need that space because the paniyaaram will rise.
• Allow it to cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes. (As this is multigrain, it does take some time)

• Using the paniyaaram stick, flip the paniyaarams and let it cook for 1 mt.

Thats it. Yummy Multigrain paniyaaram is ready.

Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or dietitian. My knowledge and information is based on my research and reading from different resources. Please consult your doctor or dietitian before making any changes to your diet.