Aappe / Paniyaram

Makes around 30 small size Aappe / Paniyaram.

Ingredients:-

1. 2 Cup Rice
2. 1 Cup Urad Dal
3. 1 Large onion ( finely chopped )
4. 1/2 Cup Grated Coconut.
5. Salt to taste
6. 3-4 Green Chilies ( finely chopped )
7. Cilantro (finely chopped )

Method:-

1. Soak rice and urad dal separately for 7-8 hours and then grind them together to make a smooth
    batter. Use little water if required while grinding.

2. Let the batter ferment and rise overnight. ( 7-8 hours )

3. Once the batter is ready ( fermented -- like an idli batter) add chopped onion, grated coconut,
    chopped chilies, chopped cilantro, salt to taste and mix well. Add little water in case if the
    mixture is too thick.

4.  Heat the aape / paniyaram pan on medium high.

5.  Drizzle some oil  and add this mixture in each of  the mold and cover the pan with a lid. After 3-
     4 minutes check and turn the paniyarams once golden brown and cooked from one side.

 6. Let them cook on the other side for 3-4 minutes and then transfer them to a plate.

 7. Repeat the same procedure for rest of the paniyarams.

8. Serve hot with some coconut / onion / tomato chutney.

Enjoy!!!!