How long does Sugiyan take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Sugiyan serve?

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

Is Sugiyan vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Sugiyan?

250 grams Green Moong Dal (broken), 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 120 grams Jaggery, 1 cup Maida, ¼ cup Rice Flour, 1 tbsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Sugiyan?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Sugiyan?

About 308 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Sugiyan

Name: Sugiyan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tsp Cumin Powder; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 120 grams Jaggery, Grated; 250 grams Green Moong Dal (broken); 1.5 cup Water; 1 cup Maida; ¼ cup Rice Flour; 1 tbsp Sugar; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ cup Water; ½ tsp Cardamom Powder; ½ tsp Salt

Also known as Susiyam, Suzhiyam · Veg · Dal, Snacks & Starters

Dal Snacks & Starters Sweets & Desserts Vegan Low fat Jain Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Serves8

Per serving308 cal

Spicenot spicy

Good for: Diwali, Rainy Day

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4 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Sugiyan, or suzhiyam, a Tamil Nadu sweet of moong dal, jaggery and coconut in maida batter, deep-fried. Makes 8 servings in 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

12 items

Cooking for8 servings

Cumin Powder1 tsp
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Jaggery, Grated120 grams
Green Moong Dal (broken)250 grams
Water1.75 cup
Maida1 cup
Rice Flour¼ cup
Sugar1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Cardamom Powder½ tsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 8. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 8
Energy	308kcal	2464kcal
Protein	10g	80g
Carbohydrate	53g	422g
Fat	6.4g	51g
Fibre	6.7g	54g
Sugar	15g	122g

Cookd masalas for green moong dal (broken)

Method

1
Pressure cook green gram with water and salt for 5 whistles. Don’t overcook.
Green Moong Dal (broken)Water
2
Make the batter with maida, salt, sugar, turmeric powder, rice flour and water. Mix it well and keep it aside.
MaidaRice FlourSugarSaltTurmeric PowderWater
3
Mix grated jaggery, grated coconut, cumin powder and cardamom powder with boiled green gram and combine them well. Make the filling into balls and keep it aside.
Cumin PowderCoconut (Grated)JaggeryCardamom PowderSalt
4
In a pot, heat oil for deep frying. Dip the balls into the batter and fry it when oil is hot. When it’s golden in color, you can take it out. Serve it with hot tea!
Sunflower Oil

Before you start

How long does Sugiyan take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Sugiyan serve?: 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Sugiyan vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Sugiyan spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Sugiyan?: 250 grams Green Moong Dal (broken), 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 120 grams Jaggery, 1 cup Maida, ¼ cup Rice Flour, 1 tbsp Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Sugiyan?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Sugiyan?: About 308 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.