Moong Bean Paniyaram

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When I was thinking about what to prepare for breakfast the next day, I saw a fresh pack of whole moong bean in the kitchen. Usually, I do pesaruttu with whole moong bean for breakfast. Thought of doing something else this time, and my Tamilian roots thought about paniyaram. Previously I did kunukku with lentils and rice, this time wanted to skip the rice.

Moong Bean Paniyaram

south indian breakfast recipe
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Ingredients

  • Whole Green Moong bean/Mung Bean – 1 cup
  • idli rice – ¼ cup
  • urad dal - ¼ cup
  • Onion – ½ cup finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds - ¼ tsp
  • Green Chilli - 1
  • Ginger – ¼ tsp
  • Hing - a generous pinch
  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • salt as needed

Instructions

  • Soak green moon bean, idli rice and year dal for at least 4 hours
  • Use water little by little and grind batter, along with green chillies, cumin seeds and ginger
  • Mix with onion, hing and salt. If required add some more water and adjust the batter
  • Heat the paniyaram pan. Add a little oil to each hole. Spoon the batter into the pan
  • After one side is cooked well, turn the paniyaram and cook the other side. Serve with any chutney
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Notes

  1. Instead of oil, you can even use cooking spray
  2. If you do not have kuzhi paniyaram pan, you can deep fry them in oil or make a dosai
  3. You can add any veggies of your choice
    Instead of green mong bean, yellow moong dal can also be used
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Whole Moong Bean Paniyaram:

Preparation Time: 10 mins | Soaking Time: 4 hours | Cooking Time: 10 mins | Serves : 3

Recipe Category: Breakfast

Ingredients:

Whole Green Moong bean/Mung Bean -  1 cup

idli rice - ¼ cup

urad dal - ¼ cup

Onion - ½ cup finely chopped

Cumin Seeds - ¼ tsp

Green Chilli - 1

Ginger - ¼ tsp

Hing - a generous pinch

Oil - 2 tbsp

salt as needed

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Method:

  • Soak green moon bean, idli rice and year dal for at least 4 hours
  • Use water little by little and grind batter, along with green chillies, cumin seeds and ginger
  • Mix with onion, hing and salt. If required add some more water and adjust  the batter

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  • Heat the paniyaram pan. Add a little oil to each hole. Spoon the batter into the pan

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  • After one side is cooked well, turn the paniyaram and cook the other side. Serve with any chutney

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78 Comments

  1. I am thinking about getting a cake pop maker instead of paniyaram pan. My hot plate doesn't go well with it-You and Malar are both pro in South Indian food. I so want to cook like you guys 🙂

    1. Cake pop maker that sounds interesting Charanya:) yes Malar is innovative. Charanya you always amuze me with great recipes. Learning a lot from you guys

  2. Anything in veg protein works for me 🙂 and this one is a keeper... My all time favorite!!! Look at them... so cute ♥

    1. Thanks Shruti:) yes Shruti. for vegetarians like us protein is main concern

  3. Paniyaram using green moong batter sounds interesting vidya.....I don't have Paniyaram pan ... ..Both me and hubby love this....your paniyarams are making me drooooool. ...would have been lucky if there was any quick parcel service? 😉

    1. Thanks Chitra:) I wish I can send you:) you can prepare dosa with this batter or bake and try muffins:)

      1. so sweet of you vidya… will try uding muffin trays and give it a try….thanx a ton….

  4. This looks very good, have never had mung beans before, see them in the bulk food section ever where. Thanks for the recipe.

  5. This is so interesting...I love how these puff up and look so soft! They sound really flavorful by themselves but I'm sure it's delicious with chutney.

  6. I didn’t realize moong bean is used in Indian cuisine also, I have only seen it in Chinese desserts, thanks for sharing

  7. Wow! These look good Vidya..haven’t tried this version of Paniyaram’s yet. On my list now 🙂

  8. what an interesting dish.. ive never heard of this before. they look so cute! definitely something i need to try!

  9. What a great recipe. I have a lot of moong beans now after discovering how much I love them and this is a great way to use them, especially with the ginger. Yum! Thank you.

  10. Just awsome .Forget to prepare chapati nd sabzi for breakfast now only ur dish became my families all time fav.

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