KUZHI PANIYAARAM ( MINI SPICY BALLS)

STREET FOOD: CHETTINAD SPECIALITY

U need:
 Thick Dosa/Idli batter: 2 cups
small onions chopped fine: 1/4 cup
green chillies minced: 2 tsp
urad dal : 2 tsp soaked in water for 10 mins
ginger: 2 tsp chopped fine
curry leaves: 3 tsp chopped fine
coconut slivers(optional): 2 tsp
mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
oil to fry the balls
kuzhi paniyayam pan ( this pan will look like muffin tin but is circular in shape,will have 6 or 8 mini holes to pour the batter in and can be used on gas top).You can use non stick one as it consumes less oil.

Method :
1. In a bowl put the thick dosa batter. Heat 2 tablsp oil in a small pan.When hot add mustard seeds, curry leaves and saute.Add chopped onions,green chillies and ginger.Toss well and add to the batter. Drain the soaked urad dal and add to the batter. Add coconut pieces.Mix well.Set aside.
2. Heat the kuzhi paniyaaram pan on the gas stove. Add 1/2 tsp oil in the mini holes. Take a spoonful of the batter and pour into the holes. Cook on medium heat.Pour a little oil.After 1 min when the underside is cooked turn the paniyaaram to the other side. Add a little bit more oil and cook both sides well. The paniyaraams should be golden brown crisp outside and soft inside.With a fork take out the paniyaarams from the pan and put on a plate. Cook the rest of the batter the same way.
3. Serve hot the paniyaarams with chutney of your choice.

Note: Khuzi paniyaarams can be sweet or savoury. This savoury dish is very popular on the streets of Chennai and is served with sambhar too. Easy to make and yummy to eat. If you don't have paniyaaram pan no problem:
you can use a small kadai and make this dish.But the shape my differ,the taste will be same.
Bonn!!!Appetite!!!!