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.

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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Susiyam

Name: Susiyam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 cup Chana Dal; As Needed Water; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 2 cup Water; ½ tsp Cardamom Powder; 1 cup Jaggery; 1 cup Maida; ¼ cup Rice Flour; ¼ tsp Salt; 1½ cup Water

35 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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6 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 Suzhiyam, Susiyam, Suliyam · Veg · Dal, Snacks & Starters

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

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

Good for: Diwali, Party

Ingredients

9 items

6 people

Chana Dal1 cup
WaterAs Needed
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Water3½ cup
Cardamom Powder½ tsp
Jaggery1 cup
Maida1 cup
Rice Flour¼ cup
Salt¼ tsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
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
Cardamom PowderJaggery
5
In a mixing bowl add all the ingredients for the batter and whisk until a smooth batter is formed.
MaidaRice FlourSaltWater
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.