A quick snack made from leftover idli batter
Ingredients:
Idli batter 1.5 cups
Besan 2 tbsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Green Chillies 2, finely chopped
Green Coriander a handful, finely chopped
Salt to taste
Water as required
Oil as required
Method
Pre heat oven at 200 deg celsius.
Mix the batter, besan, turmeric, green chillies and coriander. Add salt if needed. If the batter is too thick, add water to make it of sauce consistency.
Grease a muffin pan with oil. Pour the batter into the pan and bake at 180 deg celsius till done. To make it crisper, you can brush oil on the tops of the baked panniyarams, turn them over and bake for 2-3 mins.
Serve with ketchup or green chutney.
Alternatives
You can also add tempering (tadka) to the batter before baking. Blanched veggies like peas, beans, carrots also can be added. Pls add a pinch or two of baking soda while baking with veggies. Finely chopped spinach or mint can be used instead of coriander. You can also add tomato puree or spinach puree. Adjust the consistency of the batter accordingly
