Soy-Free Rava Paniyaram

Discover the delightful charm of Soy-Free Rava Paniyaram, a quick and easy South Indian delicacy that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light meal. Made with wholesome semolina (rava), tangy yogurt, and a vibrant mix of sautéed vegetables and spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chili, this recipe delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. Using an appe pan ensures these paniyarams are golden and crisp on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy inside. The recipe is entirely soy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions, and comes together in just 35 minutes! Serve these bite-sized delights with coconut chutney or tomato ketchup for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rava (Semolina)
• 0.5 cup Yogurt
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Channa Dal
• 1 tablespoon Urad Dal
• 1 unit Green Chili
• 5 leaves Curry Leaves
• 1 small Carrot
• 1 small Onion
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 tablespoons Oil

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of rava (semolina) with 0.5 cups of yogurt and 0.5 cups of water. Stir until it forms a thick batter. Rest for 10 minutes.

Step 2

After the resting period, add 0.25 teaspoon of baking soda and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to the batter. Mix well.

Step 3

Finely chop 1 green chili and a small carrot, and grate 1 teaspoon of ginger.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Step 5

Add 1 tablespoon each of channa dal and urad dal. Sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 6

Add the chopped green chili, 5 curry leaves, grated ginger, and a small finely chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.

Step 7

Add the chopped carrot and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 8

Mix the sautéed ingredients into the semolina batter.

Step 9

Heat an appe (paniyaram) pan and add a few drops of oil in each cavity.

Step 10

Pour the batter into each cavity, filling it 3/4th full as they will puff up while cooking.

Step 11

Cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes or until the edges start to brown.

Step 12

Use a skewer or a fork to gently flip the paniyarams over. Cook for another 2 minutes until they are golden and crisp on both sides.

Step 13

Remove and serve hot with coconut chutney or tomato ketchup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(686.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1240.5

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 7.3mg	0%
Sodium 1636.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 40.0g	0%

Vitamin D 58.8IU	0%
Calcium 354.8mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1347.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.3%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 61.6%