| Idly rice | 1 cup |
| Thoor dhal/Thuvaram paruppu | 2 tblsp |
| Fenugreek seeds/Vendhayam | 3/4 tsp |
| Urad dal | 1 tblsp |
| Jaggery | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | As needed |
| Water | As needed for grinding |
| Elachi | 1 no. |
| Cooking soda(optional) | 1 pinch |
| Coconut grated(optional) | 2 tblsp |
| Ghee/oil | As needed |
METHOD:
- Soak rice,thoor dal,urad dal and fenugreek seeds for minimum 3 hours and grind to a smooth paste.(consistency like idly dosa batter)
- Set aside for Minimum 2-3 hours.
- At the moment you are going to make,add powdered jaggery,elachi,salt and coconut gratings(if desired) and mix well.
- Wait for 10 min for jaggery to get mixed well.(or you can make jaggery syrup and mix apparently)
- Heat the paniyaram pan and grease it with ghee or oil.(I use 1 or 2 tsp altogether for the 7 kuzhis/hollows)
- Pour the batter careful in each hollow and cook covered in medium low flame.
- Then turn and cook for another 2 minutes or till golden brown.
- Serve hot as evening snack!!
