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Kale and Sprouted Horsegram Paniyaram

These kale and horsegram sprouts paniyarams with crispy edges and soft interior are a delicious, protein rich, and wholesome twist on the classic South Indian kuzhipaniyaram.
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Ingredients

  • cups Idli rice
  • 1 tsp Methi seeds 
  • 1 cup Sprouted horse gram
  • tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Onion  chopped
  • 1 cup Kale chopped, packed
  • ¼ tsp Ginger  chopped
  • ¼ tsp Garlic chopped
  • Oil

For Tempering

  • ¼ tsp Split urad dhal
  • ¼ tsp Mustard seeds 
  • ¼ tsp Cumin
  • tsp Asafetida
  • 1 tbsp Oil

Instructions

  • Soak rice and methi seeds for 5 hrs. Drain the water, add the sprouted horse gram, and grind with fresh water to pancake batter consistency. Add salt and ferment overnight.
  • In a pan, heat oil and season with mustard seeds, split urad dhal, cumin, asafoetida. Add the chopped ginger and garlic and saute for a minute. Then add the chopped kale and saute for about 3 min.
  • Cool the kale mixture and add it to the batter. Add the onions too and mix well.
  • Heat the paniyaram pan. Add a drop of oil in each half-sphere and add about 1-2 tablespoon batter depending on how much the shape in the pan can hold.  Drizzle oil and cook for a couple of minutes. Flip it over and cook the other side.
  • Paniyarams are ready to be served hot with chutney of your choice.