Moong bean paniyaram | green gram paniyaram | paniyaram recipes
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.

Ingredients
- Whole Green Moong bean/Mung Bean – 1 cup
- idli rice – 1/4 cup
- urad dal - 1/4 cup
- Onion – 1/2 cup finely chopped
- Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Green Chilli - 1
- Ginger – 1/4 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
Notes
- Instead of oil, you can even use cooking spray
- If you do not have kuzhi paniyaram pan, you can deep fry them in oil or make a dosai
- You can add any veggies of your choice
Instead of green mong bean, yellow moong dal can also be used
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 – 1/4 cup
urad dal - 1/4 cup
Onion – 1/2 cup finely chopped
Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Green Chilli - 1
Ginger – 1/4 tsp
Hing - a generous pinch
Oil – 2 tbsp
salt as needed
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
- 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
That’s a cool idea , wanna grab some 😉
Thanks Malar:) anytime
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 🙂
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
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They look so fluffy and tasty Vidya 🙂
Thanks for the lovely words:)
another yummy post!
Thanks Sarah:)
Superb idea !!! <3
Thanks Andy:)
Anything in veg protein works for me 🙂 and this one is a keeper... My all time favorite!!! Look at them... so cute ♥
Thanks Shruti:) yes Shruti. for vegetarians like us protein is main concern
Healthy combo, they turned out great!
Thanks Nora:)
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? 😉
Thanks Chitra:) I wish I can send you:) you can prepare dosa with this batter or bake and try muffins:)
so sweet of you vidya… will try uding muffin trays and give it a try….thanx a ton….
Sure Chitra:)
Yum, yum, looks delish! I make pesarattu with whole moong too. This is an awesome idea!
Thanks Apsara:) ya I like pesarattu as well
This looks very good, have never had mung beans before, see them in the bulk food section ever where. Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks Cheri:) healthy as well, do try
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.
Thanks Monica:) tastes great
Looks and sounds delicious. Thanks for the follow. 🙂
Thanks Irene:) glad that you like it
These look great Vidya! And sound do tasty!
Thanks Lori:)
They look really appealing! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Martina:)
I didn’t realize moong bean is used in Indian cuisine also, I have only seen it in Chinese desserts, thanks for sharing
Yes Lily we use moong bean in many dishes:)
Vidya,this looks soo goood!!I bet they tasted great too!
Thanks Shannu:)
Wow! These look good Vidya..haven’t tried this version of Paniyaram’s yet. On my list now 🙂
Thanks Garima:) Glad you like it, do try:)
Sure will 🙂
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I meant paniyarams of course..sad typing skills 🙁
I understood:)
🙂
what an interesting dish.. ive never heard of this before. they look so cute! definitely something i need to try!
Thanks Thalia:) glad you liked it, Do try
wow they good vidya..very healthy as well
Thanks Smitha:)
Wow! Vidya these look so delicious.. 🙂
Thanks Arpita:)
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.
Glad that you liked it Amanda:)Do try waiting to hear from you
Looks delish! ♥♥♥ ;^)
Thanks:)
Healthy and yummy paniyaram.
Thanks Gayathri:-)
yummy, did you cover with lid while cooking paniyarams?
Thanks:-) no I didn't use lid while cooking
Looks do good dear!
Thanku Priya:-)
Great idea! Definitely try.
Great idea! Definitely try
Thanku Rani:-)
Nice recipe .. will make them.
Thanku Shobha:-)
Woooowwww! I am preparing this. Cool food pictures too..:-)
Wow!! super healthy and inviting!!
Thanku Sundari:-)
Just awsome .Forget to prepare chapati nd sabzi for breakfast now only ur dish became my families all time fav.
Thanku Anjum:-) I am glad that you and your family liked it:-)
Healthy balls for.breakfast ......
Thanku Anjum:-)
Healthy and yummy paniyaarams.
Thanku Rani:-)
Three lentils interesting healthy paniyaram.Will surely make a trial for my kids
Thanku Shobana:-)