Kuzhi paniyaram for kids
There is always a way to include veggies into kids diet, It can be a hard job when the little ones are picky like mine. Oh Yeah, no matter what I give or how creative I get with food my daughter likes plain old paruppu rasam with extra dal and extra ghee :) Though it sounds delicious, It is a challenge for me to change that habit of her's. She has to learn to eat what's in her plate.
Here is one of the many such recipes that my daughter approved :) I love Kuzhi paniyaram, especially leftover idli batter that has stayed in the refrigerator and has gotten sour is perfect for this recipe.
Unlike regular kuzhi paniyarams, these are not as crispy or oil sucking food. They are rather soft and spongy. There is a recipe for every picky eater, Shredded veggies (with carrots and cabbage), sweetness of carrots with a touch of jaggery & finally green goodies with peas and spinach.
PREPARATION TIME - 10 mins
COOKING TIME - 10 - 15 mins
INGREDIENTS
Sweet Of carrots
- Idli / Dosa batter - 1 cup
- Boiled carrot puree - 1 medium carrot
- Jaggery - 1 tbsp
Shredded Veggies
Idli / dosa batter - 1 cup
Onion - 1 tbsp
cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Green chilli - 1 (minced)
Ginger - 1 tsp (minced)
shredded carrot - 1 tbsp
shredded cabbage - 1 tbsp
coriander / cilantro leaves
Green goodies
idli / dosa batter - 1 cup
Green puree (peas - 1/4 cup, spinach - 1/4 cup, green chilli - small)
salt
onion - 1 tbsp
cumin seeds - 1 tsp
minced ginger - 1 tsp
sambar powder - 1 tbsp
DIRECTIONS:
Heat appe pan on medium heat
Mix all the ingredients and keep it aside. Once the appe pan is hot add gingelly oil and to that add kuzhi paniyaram mixes into the holes. Wait for it to cook on one side and turnover.
Repeat the process until all of the batter is cooked
This will taste delicious on its own with no compliments.
NOTES:
- This will be soft because of the added veggie puree, use a spoon to turnover
- Keep an eye on the spice level. Try to nicely mince the green chilli if it is given to kids.
- I love adding lots of coriander leaves and use gingelly oil for extra flavor
- Get creative with veggies and recipes based on likings.
Enjoy and Happy cooking!