Kuzhi Paniyaram (sweet)

Ingredients (9)

• whole wheat flour1 cup
• plain flour1 cup
• rava0.5 cup
• jaggery2 cup
• ripe bananas3
• fresh coconut0.25 cup
• cardamom pods2.5
• water
• ghee or oil

Method

1. 1

   Dissolve the grated jaggery in a little warm water and strain to remove impurities.

2. 2

   Mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, plain flour and rava.

4. 4

   Add the mashed bananas, chopped coconut and crushed cardamom.

5. 5

   Pour in the strained jaggery syrup.

6. 6

   Mix well to form a smooth, thick pouring batter. Add a little water if required.

7. 7

   Cover and allow the batter to rest for 6–8 hours or overnight.

8. 8

   Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan over medium heat.

9. 9

   Grease each cavity with a little ghee or oil.

10. 10

    Fill each cavity about three-quarters full with the batter.

11. 11

    Cook for 2–3 minutes until the underside is golden brown.

12. 12

    Turn each paniyaram using a skewer or fork.

13. 13

    Cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.

14. 14

    Remove and repeat with the remaining batter.

15. 15

    Serve warm.