If you are a South Indian food lover and looking for a hydrating Saturday breakfast, then try this Lauki Paniyaram recipe. Made with grated lauki, sooji, and minimal spices, this healthy breakfast can be made in less than 30 minutes and makes for a hydrating beginning of a summer weekend. Scroll down to read the recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lauki (bottle gourd)
- 1 cup semolina (sooji)
- 1/2 cup curd
- 1 small onion
- 1 green chili
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Water as needed
- Oil for greasing
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Lauki
Peel, wash, and grate the bottle gourd. Squeeze out all excess water from the grated lauki.
Step 2: Make the Batter Base
Add the grated lauki to a mixing bowl along with curd and sooji. Mix well until combined.
Step 3: Add Aromatics
Chop the onion, green chili, ginger, and coriander leaves. Add them to the mixture and combine thoroughly.
Step 4: Season and Rest
Add salt, cumin seeds, and baking soda to the batter. Mix well and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Step 5: Cook the Paniyaram
Heat a paniyaram pan and grease it with oil. Pour the batter into the cavities, filling them evenly.
Step 6: Flip and Serve
Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Flip each paniyaram and cook the other side until golden brown. Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.
