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Kodo Millet Paniyaram | How to make Varagu Arisi Paniyaram

Kodo Millet Paniyaram or Varagu Arisi Paniyaram is a traditional breakfast dish made with Kodo Millet batter. This batter is made without rice and loaded with onions, carrots to make a delicious meal anytime!
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine South Indian
Keyword Gunta Ponganalu, Kodo Millet Paniyaram, Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe, Millet Paniyaram, No Rice Paniyaram, Paddu Recipe, Paniyaram Recipe, Varagu Arisi Paniyaram
By Cook Method Paniyaram Pan
Occasion Evening Snack
By Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, Low Calorie, Protein Rich
Dish Type Millets, Paniyaram Recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking and Fermentation Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes
Servings 20 numbers
Author Srivalli

Equipment

  • Paniyaram Pan
  • Stick to remove the paniyaram

Ingredients

Ingredients for making Kodo Millet Paniyaram

For the Batter

  • 1 cup Kodo Millet / Varagu Arisi
  • 1/4 cup Urad Dal
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Cooking Oil for cooking

For the Masala

  • 1 cup Onions finely chopped
  • 2 - 3 nos Green Chillies
  • 1/2 cup Carrot grated
  • 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Urad Dal
  • Handful Curry Leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Chana Dal
  • 5 Cashew Nuts broken
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking Oil for cooking

Instructions

How to make Varagu Arisi Paniyaram

    For the Batter

    • Wash the millets and urad dal with fenugreek seeds in water separately for at least 3 to 4 hours.
    • Drain completely and grind the urad dal and millets separately in a mixer.
    • Grind both to a smooth paste and mix both batters well after adding salt.
    • Let it get fermented overnight or at least 8 hours.
    • When the batter is well fermented, mix with a ladle.
    • This can be refrigerated for at least 2 to 3 days.
    • You can skip adding water at this stage.

    Making the Paniyaram

    • When you are going to make the paniyaram, take the required amount of batter you require.
    • Check if the batter has the dosa consistency, add water if required.
    • To the bowl, add finely chopped onions, grated carrot, green chilies.
    • In a small pan, heat a tsp of cooking oil and temper with mustard, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves, cumin and mix well.
    • Pour this over the batter.
    • Grease the Paniyaram pan with cooking oil, simmer and pour to fill the dents.
    • Sprinkle few drops of oil, cover, and cook on low flame till the bottom gets cooked.
    • Using the wooden stick flip to the other side.
    • Cook till done, remove, and serve with side dishes.

    Notes

    You can make this with other vegetables as well. This batter can stay fresh for 2 to 3 days. So, take only the amount you require while making each dish.
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