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Masala Seeyam

Masala Seeyam is a tasty, savoury snack made by frying the rice & urad dal dollops of batter. Masala Seeyam is one of the Chettinad special dishes made for breakfast or as a teatime snack and is relished with chutney.
Prep Time2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings3 people
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw rice / pacharisi
  • 1/2 cup urad dal
  • 1/4 cup small onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoon coconut grated
  • salt to taste
  • oil to deep fry

To temper:

  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • few nos curry leaves finely chopped
  • 1 no green chillies finely chopped

Instructions

  • Measure raw rice and urad dal equally(I took 1/2 and 1/2) and soak it for at least 2 hrs. Add water little by little and grind to a fluffy batter (like idli batter). Set aside.
  • In a kadai - heat oil add the items listed under 'to temper' then add onions along with required salt. Saute till transparent, then add coconut give a quick stir and switch off.
  • Transfer the above sauted ingredients to the batter along with required salt and mix well.
  • Heat oil - check by dropping a pinch of ball if it rises immediately then oil is ready.
  • When the oil gets heated up make small round balls with your hand, wipe excess at the sides and carefully drop it into the preheated oil. Fry till colour changes.
  • Turn over to other side and fry till golden brown. Drain in tissue and enjoy your seeyam.
  • Repeat to finish the batter. Masala Seeyam Ready!

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Notes

  • Don't bother about the exact round shapes while dropping into oil.
  • Make sure you grind the batter fine and fluffy. Using grinder gives best results, but as its small amount I used mixie only.
  • If by mistake you have grinded the batter very runny then add 1 tablespoon rice flour and mix well but don't add more.
  • I recommend adding small onion as it gives a great flavour.
Nutrition Facts
Masala Seeyam
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 290 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 32mg1%
Potassium 80mg2%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 53IU1%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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