How long does Onion Paniyaram take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Onion Paniyaram serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Onion Paniyaram vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Onion Paniyaram spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Onion Paniyaram?

1 Onion, 1000 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 15 grams Green Chilli, 4 grams Curry leaves, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Onion Paniyaram?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Onion Paniyaram?

About 599 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Onion Paniyaram

Name: Onion Paniyaram
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 15 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 4 grams Curry leaves, Chopped; 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1000 grams Idli Dosa Batter; ½ tsp Salt; 60 ml Water, For Adjusting Consistency; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 4 tbsp Oil

55 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min

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Onion paniyaram made with idli dosa batter, onion, green chilli, curry leaves and a mustard seed tempering. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 55 minutes.

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

10 items

4 people

Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped15 grams
Curry leaves, Chopped4 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams
Idli Dosa BatterSee how to make it1000 grams
Salt½ tsp
Water, For Adjusting Consistency60 ml
Oil5 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	599kcal	2396kcal
Protein	13g	54g
Carbohydrate	84g	337g
Fat	22g	90g
Fibre	5.9g	24g
Sugar	1.3g	5.2g

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Method

1
Peel and finely chop the onions. Wash and finely chop the green chillies. Wash and chop the curry leaves and coriander leaves. Pat the curry leaves dry so they do not splutter in hot oil.
OnionGreen ChilliCurry leavesCoriander Leaves
2
Mix the Idli Dosa Batter gently. Taste it and mix in the salt only if needed. Add the water little by little until the thick batter pours slowly from a spoon. Add the onion, green chilli, curry leaves and coriander leaves, and mix evenly.
Idli Dosa BatterSaltWater
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a kadai on medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the mustard seeds and cook for 30 seconds until they splutter. Add the urad dal and fry for 1 minute until light golden. Pour the tempering into the batter and mix well.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)
4
Heat the paniyaram pan on medium flame for 2 minutes until hot. Add a few drops of oil to each hollow, fill each one three-fourths with batter, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and the sides are set. Turn the paniyaram, add a few more drops of oil, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and a skewer comes out without wet batter. Repeat for about 5 to 6 batches, using the remaining oil, until all the batter is cooked. The batter makes about 5 to 6 batches; cook each paniyaram for 4 to 6 minutes.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Onion Paniyaram take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Onion Paniyaram serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Onion Paniyaram vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Onion Paniyaram spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Onion Paniyaram?: 1 Onion, 1000 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 1 tsp Urad Dal (split), 15 grams Green Chilli, 4 grams Curry leaves, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Onion Paniyaram?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Onion Paniyaram?: About 599 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.