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Chola Paniyaram

Chola Paniyaram is a savoury, tasty paniyaram version made by steaming fermented cholam & urad flour dollops. Chola Paniyaram is a must try of foodies who wish to experiment different flavours & recipes. How to make Chola Paniyaram is presented in this post with step by step pictures.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings10 Paniyaram
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cholam
  • 1/4 cup urad dal
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

To temper:

  • 1 teaspoon oil + to fry
  • 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon split urad dal
  • 2 dry red chillies chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon curry leaves chopped finely
  • 1/4 teaspoon hing
  • 1 big onion finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 3/4 to 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Measure cholam,add it to a mixing bowl with enough water to immerse it fully.Soak for atleast 6 hrs.
  • Now measure urad dal and fenugreek seeds.Add water to it.Soak it for 2 hrs.
  • Now rinse dal and cholam seperately,drain water and Set aside.
  • First take urad dal in a mixer jar,add water little by little and grind it a fine paste.
  • It should be very smooth,now transfer it to a container.Now in the same mixer jar add cholam.
  • Add water little by little to grind as smooth as possible, it will take time so be patient, add water and keep grinding.Now transfer it to the same container.
  • Now add salt, mix well .Keep covered and let it to ferment atleast for a day.
  • See it is fermented well, now give a nice mix.You can use this batter for idli dosa too.
  • Add little water if its too thick.Now in a kadai – heat oil add items listed under ‘to temper’.Let it splutter.
  • Add chopped onion,salt and saute well till onions become soft.
  • Now add the tempering to the batter.Mix well.
  • Heat paniyaram pan,add little oil in each hole, pour the batter and cook covered.When you see the top being cooked, flip to other side.Cook till golden brown.
  • Serve Chola Paniyaram hot with chutney of your choice.

Notes

  • The batter should be little runny.
  • Soak sorghum for more hours else it will tough to grind.
  • You can even ad 1/4 cup idli rice. Soak it along with urad dal if doing so.
  • You can use small onion for great flavour.
Nutrition Facts
Chola Paniyaram
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 75 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Trans Fat 0.002g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Sodium 3mg0%
Potassium 86mg2%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 198IU4%
Vitamin C 73mg88%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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