Susiyam
Also known as Suzhiyam, Susiyam, Suliyam · Veg · Dal, Snacks & Starters
DalSnacks & StartersSweets & DessertsVeganLow fatJainDairy-free
Good for: Diwali, Party
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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Susiyam, or suzhiyam, are sweet balls of chana dal, jaggery and coconut, dipped in batter and deep-fried. Serves 6, 35 minutes plus soaking, with video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
9 itemsChana Dal1 cup
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Jaggery1 cup
Maida1 cup
WaterAs Needed
Cardamom Powder½ tsp
Salt¼ tsp
Rice Flour¼ cup
Contains: wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 375kcal | 2250kcal |
| Protein | 9.5g | 57g |
| Carbohydrate | 80g | 479g |
| Fat | 2.7g | 16g |
| Fibre | 5.1g | 31g |
| Sugar | 34g | 205g |
Cookd masalas for jaggery
Method
- 1
Soak the Chana dal in water for 60 mins.
Chana DalWater
- 2
Heat a pan, add 1 tsp of ghee and 2 tbsp of grated coconut. Saute this till coconut turns golden brown.
Coconut (Grated)
- 3
Cook the soaked chana dal with 2 Cup of water in a pressure cooker on a medium flame for 5 whistles. Remove the pressure cooker from heat and let the pressure settle down. Drain out the water from the Chana.
Water
- 4
Transfer the cooked chana dal to a mixer grinder jar. Grind the chana dal with cardamom powder and jaggery. Transfer the ground mixture to a pan and saute for 5 mins to remove moisture. Set this aside to cool
JaggeryCardamom Powder
- 5
In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the batter and whisk until a smooth batter is formed.
MaidaSaltRice FlourWater
- 6
Make lemon sized balls out of this cooled mixture. Dip the dal balls into the batter and deep fry on a moderately hot oil until light golden brown and crispy. Serve hot
Before you start
- How long does Susiyam take?
- 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Susiyam serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Susiyam vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Susiyam 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 Susiyam?
- 1 cup Jaggery, 1 cup Chana Dal, 1 cup Maida, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), ¼ cup Rice Flour, ½ tsp Cardamom Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Susiyam?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Susiyam?
- About 375 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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