Thinai Arisi - Agathikeerai Kuzhi Paniyaram (Foxtail Millet - August tree leaves Kuzhi Paniyaram)

Today's recipe is an innovative kuzhi paniyaram prepared with Thinai arisi (foxtail millet) and Agathikeerai (August tree leaves).

Thinai arisi is one of the best millets for diabetics since it slowly releases sugar into blood stream. It is rich in phytic acid which reduces cholesterol level and it is also rich in phytate which reduces cancer risks. To add the goodness i have added agathi keerai to it which is rich in calcium and Iron and hence its essential for bone strength.

This recipe is the best and tastiest way to include both millet and keerai in our diet. The recipe follows..

Yields : Around 25 Kuzhipaniyaram

Preparation Time : 10 minutes + Time for Grinding and Fermentation

 Ingredients:  

Thinai Arisi                                   - 1 cup (Foxtail millet)

Agathi Keerai                               - 3 handful (August Tree leaves)
Urad dal                                       - 1/4 cup
vendhayam ( fenugreek seeds)   - 1/4 tsp
Salt                                               - very little 

Mustard Seeds                             - 1/4 tsp

Urad Dal                                       - 1/4 tsp

Channa Dal                                  - 1/4 tsp

Big onion                                       -1

Chopped Green Chilies                - Few

Chopped Ginger                            - Few

Procedure: 

• Soak everything Thinai Arisi, Urad dal, vendhayam for at-least 5 hours. Then grind it. Let the batter ferment for the whole night.
• Wash well agathi keerai. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal and channa dal to it. When they turn golden brown add chopped onions, chopped green chili, chopped ginger to it. After the onions turn translucent, add agathi keerai to it saute for 3 minutes and then add everything to the batter. Add also enough salt. 
• Heat a paniyaram pan.. Add Gingely oil to it.
• When its hot, add batter.. When the paniyaram is cooked on one side, slightly flip it to the other side.
• Remove from heat when its cooked on both sides and enjoy!!!
• I am serving it with Tomato Garlic Chutney.

Kaara Kuzhi Paniyaram

Kaara Kuzhi Paniyaram

A variation to sweet kuzhi paniyaram.. The same batter, Do seasoning, add it to the batter.. That's  it for kaara kuzhi paniyaram..

 Ingredients: 

For Batter: 

Idli rice                                         - 1 cup
Paccharisi ( Raw rice)                 - 1 cup
Urad dhal                                     - 1/4 cup
Javvarisi ( Sago)                          - 1/4 cup
vendhayam ( fenugreek seeds)   - 2 tsp
Salt                                              - very little 

For Seasoning:

Big onion                                        -1

Chopped Green Chillies                 - Few

Chopped Coriander                        - Few

Chopped Curry Leaves                  - Few

Chopped Ginger                             - Few

Procedure: 

• Soak everything under 'For Batter' for at-least 5 hours. Then grind it. Let the batter ferment for the whole night.
• Do the seasoning, and add it to the batter.
• Heat a paniyaram pan.. Add Gingely oil to it.
• When its hot, add batter.. When the paniyaram is cooked on one side, slightly flip it to the other side.
• Remove from heat when its cooked on both sides and enjoy!!!
• I am serving it with Onion Tomato Dip..

Sweet Kuzhi Paniyaram

Sweet kuzhi Paniyaram

I have been a great fan of paniyaram since my childhood.. In the street corners of our native ,they used to sell vadai, paniyaram, aappam, in  the mornings,.An old lady sells those for about 30 years in our street and even now.. When I get a prize in our school, my dad used to ask me, what gift I wants from him ..I will say, I want paniyaram daddy.. lol!! ' Food is always everything for me'.. 

In those times, I used to think that making paniyaram is always a big thing.. and I learnt this recipe very first when i started cooking... here is the recipe..

 Ingredients: 

For Batter: 

Idli rice                                         - 1 cup
Paccharisi ( Raw rice)                 - 1 cup
Urad dhal                                     - 1/4 cup
Javvarisi ( Sago)                          - 1/4 cup
vendhayam ( fenugreek seeds)   - 2 tsp
Salt                                              - very little 

Others:

Gingelly Oil                                  - as required
Palm Jaggery                               - 2-2.5 cups  (Karupatti)
Chopped Coconut                       - a handful

Procedure: 

• Soak everything under 'For Batter' for at-least 5 hours. Then grind it. Let the batter ferment for the whole night.
• Grate Palm Jaggery.. Add little water to palm jaggery in a sauce pan and let it boil.
• Boil it till palm jaggery melts and filter it using a strainer.
• Add palm jaggery extract to the batter. Add chopped coconut to the batter.
• Heat a paniyaram pan.. Add Gingely oil to it.
• When its hot, add batter.. When the paniyaram is cooked on one side, slightly flip it to the other side.
• Remove from heat when its cooked on both sides and enjoy!!!

Oats Kuzhipaniyaram (Step - wise pictures)

Oats kuzhipaniyaram ( Step - Wise Pictures)

Its one of the best alternatives to usual oats porridge. Adding dals to oats make the dish tasty. I bet who don't like the taste of oats will also like this dish. All you need is a Kuzhipaniyaram pan.

Ingredients:

Oats                                                - 2 cups

Toor Dal ( Thuvaram Parupu)       - 1/4 cup

Channa Dal (Kadalai Parupu)        - 1/4 cup

Red Chilli                                       - 1

For Seasoning:

Big onion                                        -1

Chopped Green Chillies                 - Few

Chopped Coriander                        - Few

Chopped Curry Leaves                  - Few

Chopped Ginger                             - Few

picture 1

  

picture 2

picture 3

Procedure:

1. Soak both dals at-least for three hours.
2. Grind it along with red chilli, Once dals get broken add oats. (picture 1).
3. Add everything under seasoning (picture 2).
4. Heat the kuzhi paniyaram chatti. Add oil.. Pour batter.. Carefully turn the paniyaram once its done with one side.
5. Serve it with any chutney or Ketchup..