Kuzhi Paniyaram Dumplings for Babies
Kuzhi Paniyaram or South Indian Dumpling has a very different taste that Babies really enjoy. When we tried this our S really loved it. Usually Kuzhi Paniyaram is done with lots of oil but we made this with just only 3-4 drops of oil for each Dumpling for the baby portion.
Try this very easy Baby Led Weaning friendly Kuzhi Paniyaram Dumpling recipe.
Serving suggestion: You can offer the kuzhi paniyaram whole or cut in half (6M+). It would be good to have a dip on the side like onion tomato chutney and smear it and serve.
Our Experience: we introduced this to S when he had just turned 7 months. We offered it whole with onion tomato chutney smeared on top. He loved it! He was able to chew through and tear it apart making it good chewing practice for him. We also offered it sliced in half (which was easier for smearing the dip). We will definitely be serving him this more often. Folks at home love this too, so it's a good option for an easy healthy breakfast for the family.
- 2 cup Idli Rice
- 1/2 cup Raw Rice
- 1/4 cup Urad Dal
- 1/4 cup Sabhudhana
- 2 tsp Cold press oil of your choice ((we used ground nut oil))
- Kuzhi Paniyaram recipe for Babies, remember we don't add salt for babies until 1 year
Wash and soak Raw Rice, Idli rice and Urad dal together for 8 hours. Wash and soak Sabudana seperately.
Wash and rinse the soaked mixture and Sabudana thoroughly. Add them to mixie jar and grind to a very fine paste by adding water.
Keep it aside for 8 hours and let it ferment.
Mix thoroughly once done.
Heat the Kuzhi Paniyaram pan. Once heated, add just a drop of oil or smear the insides of the pan.
Pour the batter. Place the lid on top for 2 minutes.
By using a toothpick, flip it over and let it cook for another 2-3 min.
To ensure it's cooked properly, you can insert a toothpick through it and check.
Note: For adult variation, add required salt to batter.
In a small pan, sputter mustard, finely chopped onion, 1 finely chopped green chilli and 1 spring of chopped curry leaves.
Sauté till onion is translucent and add to the batter.
Add 2 tbsp of freshly grated coconut.
Mix well and make Paniyaram in Paniyaram Pan as per the above instruction.