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Aloo Stuffed Paniyaram

Aloo Stuffed Paniyaram

  • 35 min
  • mild
  • Serves 5

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as Paniyaram, Aloo Paniyaram · Veg · Tiffin, Snacks & Starters

Aloo stuffed paniyaram: spiced potato sealed in dosa batter in a paniyaram pan, finished with ghee and idli podi. Mild, serves 5, 35 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

5 people
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds1 tsp
  • Curry leaves1 sprigs
  • Cumin½ tsp
  • Onion, Finely Chopped1
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
  • Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Asafoetida¼ tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
  • Potato, Boiled2
  • Idli Dosa BatterSee how to make it1 cup
  • Ghee, Melted1 tbsp
  • Idli Podi1 tsp

Contains: milk, wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 5 people
Energy154kcal770kcal
Protein3g15g
Carbohydrate20g99g
Fat7.1g36g
Fibre2.4g12g
Sugar1.4g7g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

  1. 1

    In a pan, add the ghee, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and cumin seeds. Let them pop. Add in the onion and ginger garlic paste and cook till the onion is translucent in color for about 4-5 minutes on medium heat.

    GheeMustard SeedsCurry leavesCuminOnionGinger Garlic Paste

  2. 2

    Add the green chillies and mix, followed by turmeric powder, red chili powder, hing, salt, and pepper. Let the spices cook on low heat for 3–4 minutes until the raw aroma is gone. Lastly, add in the potatoes and cook until soft. well combined for another 3–4 minutes on low heat. Remove it from the heat and keep it aside.

    Green ChilliTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderAsafoetidaSaltBlack Pepper PowderPotato

  3. 3

    Heat up a Paddu/ Paniyaram pan over medium heat. Brush oil and add 1 tbsp of the batter. Add a tsp of the potato mixture and then add more batter to cover it. Cover and let cook for a minute until bubbles are formed on the top. Turn the paniyaram and let cook until nice golden brown.

    Idli Dosa Batter

  4. 4

    Top it with some melted ghee and podi mixture and serve hot.

    GheeIdli Podi

Before you start

How long does Aloo Stuffed Paniyaram take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aloo Stuffed Paniyaram serve?
5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aloo Stuffed Paniyaram vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Aloo Stuffed Paniyaram spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Aloo Stuffed Paniyaram?
2 Potato, 1 cup Idli Dosa Batter, 1 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ghee, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Stuffed Paniyaram?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Aloo Stuffed Paniyaram?
About 154 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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    Dhanasekaran RFebruary 2025

    yum

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