Oats Kuzhi Paniyaram

Kuzhi paniyaram is usually prepared with fermented idli batter but I tried this with oats as a healthy option. Oats reduces the risk of heart diseases and it is also rich in fibre.This is a healthy and nutritious dish for kids.

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Oats flour - 1 cup (powder the rolled oats in a mixie or spice grinder)
• Roasted Sooji / samolina - 1/2 cup
• Finely chopped Onion - 1/2 cup
• Green chilli deseeded - 1 tsp
• Grated fresh Ginger - 1 tsp
• Finely chopped Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp
• Finely chopped Curry leaves - 1 tbsp
• Salt - 1/4 tsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp

Method

• Heat the pan with 1 tbsp of oil - add finely chopped onions, chillies, ginger and curry leaves with little salt - saute for few minutes
• To the sauted onions mix the oats flour and rawa along with finely chopped coriander leaves
• Mix well by adding water and bring it to idli batter consistency, add salt 

• Heat the kuzhi paniyaram pan in medium heat
• Add few drops of oil in each kuzhi / hole
• Pour laddleful batter in each kuzhi and allow it to cook for few minutes

• Flip it to the otherside using a spoon or paniyaram stick
• Cook for another 2 minutes until it is nice brown in colour
• Cook the paniyaram in medium heat or else it will end up dark brown on the outside and half cooked batter on the inside
• Oats will take a little extra time to cook evenly
• Serve hot with any chutney or sambar

Nutritional Information

• Oats is a good source of vitamins B & E, thiamin, riboflavin, B6 and folate
• Oats is low in sodium and can help reduce cholesterol
• Oats is rich in soluble fibre and can reduce hypertension
• 1 Serving (10 pieces) = 175 calories approximately