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 Maida, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 120 grams Jaggery, 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: 250 grams Green Moong Dal (broken); 1½ cup Water; 1 cup Maida; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sugar; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ cup Rice Flour; ¼ cup Water; 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 120 grams Jaggery, Grated; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Cardamom Powder; ½ tsp Salt; For Deep Frying Oil

30 min
not spicy
Serves 8

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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

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

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

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Diwali, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

8 people

Green Moong Dal (broken)250 grams
Water1¾ cup
Maida1 cup
Salt1 tsp
Sugar1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Rice Flour¼ cup
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Jaggery, Grated120 grams
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Cardamom Powder½ tsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 8 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 8 people
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.
MaidaSaltSugarTurmeric PowderRice FlourWater
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.
Coconut (Grated)JaggeryCumin PowderCardamom 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!
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 Maida, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 120 grams Jaggery, 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.