How long does Vellai paniyaram take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Vellai paniyaram serve?

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

Is Vellai paniyaram vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Vellai paniyaram?

250 grams Raw Rice, 2 tbsp Urad Dal (whole), 1 tsp Sugar, 2 cup Water, ½ tsp Salt, For Deep Frying Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Vellai paniyaram?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Vellai paniyaram?

About 277 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Vellai paniyaram

Name: Vellai paniyaram
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu, Chettinadu
Ingredients: 250 grams Raw Rice; 2 tbsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 cup Water; As Needed Water; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; For Deep Frying Oil

25 min
not spicy
Serves 4
13 people cooked this

Prep 5 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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Vellai paniyaram is a Chettinad white paniyaram of raw rice and urad dal batter, fried in hot oil. Serves 4, 25 minutes plus soaking and resting, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day, Navaratri & Ayudha Pooja

Ingredients

7 items

4 people

Raw Rice250 grams
Urad Dal (whole)2 tbsp
Water2 cup
WaterAs Needed
Salt½ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
OilFor Deep Frying

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	277kcal	1108kcal
Protein	5.9g	24g
Carbohydrate	54g	215g
Fat	4.2g	17g
Fibre	2g	8g
Sugar	1.1g	4.4g

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Method

1
Wash and soak the rice and urad dal for 1 Hour.
Raw RiceUrad Dal (whole)Water
2
Blend the rice and urad dal using a little bit of the soaked water. Blend into a smooth batter.
Water
3
Now add salt and sugar to the batter and mix it well. Rest the batter for half an hour.
SaltSugar
4
In a kadai, heat oil for deep frying. Using a ladle, pour the batter into the hot oil and fry it for 1 minute. Serve it hot with some spicy chutney.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Vellai paniyaram take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Vellai paniyaram serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Vellai paniyaram vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Vellai paniyaram spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Vellai paniyaram?: 250 grams Raw Rice, 2 tbsp Urad Dal (whole), 1 tsp Sugar, 2 cup Water, ½ tsp Salt, For Deep Frying Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Vellai paniyaram?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Vellai paniyaram?: About 277 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.