Rava Paniyaram

Paniyaram is one of the most authentic recipes of Tamil cuisine. Rava paniyaram is prepared with semolina(sooji/rava). This is the most preferred teatime or evening snack. It can be prepared either as a sweet or savory version. This sweet rava paniyaram has banana  which enhances the flavor of the dish. Try this recipe at the Diwali festival and enjoy it with your family and friends. Rava paniyaram can also be called as lifesaver for the times when you have a surprise guest and have just few minutes to prepare a snack.

Packing this for lunch? Make sure you carry it in an insulated lunch box or storage container.

Health Benefits:

Rava is great for your bone health and even the nervous system. It also helps in improving your cardiovascular health and prevents heart disease and heart failure.

Ingredients

cup semolina (sooji/rava): 1

cup jaggery (gud): 1

cup all-purpose flour (maida): 1/2

cup grated coconut: 1/4

tsp ground cardamom: 1

small banana, mashed (optional): 1

tsp baking soda: 1/2

pinch salt: 1

Oil or ghee as needed

How To Make Rava Paniyaram

1. Have all the ingredients ready by measuring all of them correctly. Soak rava for 30 minutes with water just to cover till the rava absorbs all the water.
2. Pour water and jaggery in a pan, heat it and melt it. With the help of strainer to remove impurities, filter the jaggery into a bowl.
3. To the same bowl, add soaked rava, flour, grated coconut and cardamom. Mix all the ingredients very well then add banana, baking soda and 1 pinch of salt.
4. Place your appam pan on low heat. Pour oil/ghee in each mold.
5. With the help of a spoon, fill each mold3/4 full with batter. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden on color.
6. Turn it to the other side with the help of a spoon. Add a little more ghee and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Trivia:

With the use of jaggery, these paniyaram has a soft texture and it tastes very delicious. Paniyaram makes a nice tiffin snack and can be prepared plain or masala paniyaram flavor. If you don’t have the special cookware, you can shallow fry these dumplings.