Spinach Cheese Paniyaram

Prep Time:5 m        Cook Time:15 m

Makes:25

Ingredients

Dosa Batter      - 2 cups

Spinach            - 1 cup(chopped)

Onion               - 1

Green Chilli     - 1

Cheese             - 1/2 cup

Mustard Seeds - to splutter

Capsicum         - 1/2

Salt                  - as required

Oil                    - 2 tsp

Method

• Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds,add green chillies,onion,salt and saute till onion becomes soft.Add the capsicum followed by spinach.Saute till spinach wilts.Switch off the flame,add cheese and mix them.Add this to the batter and mix well.
                       
                               
                             
  
• Meanwhile heat a paniyaram pan and grease with oil.Once the pan is hot pour the batter in all the moulds and cook on both sides turning gently with a stick or a fork.Repeat this until the batter is finished.Serve plain or with chutney.
                                 
                
  

Little Words

• Insert a skewer to check if it is cooked.
• Dilute the fermented dosa batter for making paniyarams.

Keerai Masiyal

Prep Time:10 m     Cook Time:15 m

Serves:3

Ingredients

Spinach/Palak - a bunch

Shallots           - few

Green Chilli    - 2

Garlic              - 3

Cumin Seeds   - 1/2 tsp

Butter              - a dollop(optional)

Salt                  - to taste

Method

• Blanch palak along with all other ingredients except salt and butter.
     
• Drain any excess water.Blend this with a hand blender or in a blender.Add salt and butter if desired.Serve with rice.
                              
  

Little Words

• A simple yet delicious healthy dish.
• Add salt and little pepper powder to the strained water and drink it as such.
• This can be used to prepare palak paneer and saag aloo adding other spices and cream.