Gunta Punugulu or Paniyaram

 Paniyaram or Gunta punugulu are same and name of one single dish. It is an interesting quicky dish made of left over dosa batter. It is popularly known as Paniyaram in Tamil Nadu and Paniyaram is a popular snack dish from the Chettinad cuisine whereas in Andhra it is called as Gunta Punugulu. Paniyaram can either be a savory or sweet snack. 

Paniyaram/ Gunta Punugulu is a south Indian recipe and normally served during breakfast or evening snack time. You can make it more nutritious by adding carrots, tomatoes, chopped spinach, spring onion or cabbage. 

Preparation Time: 5 minutes (If we have Idli/Dosa Batter)

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups of Dosa batter

 

1 Small chopped onion

2 teaspoons of chopped coriander

1/2 teaspoon of Cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger

1 teaspoon of chana dal

2 curry leaves finely chopped

salt as needed

Oil as needed

Steps to Prepare:

• In a bowl, add batter and all the ingredients. Mix well
• Now batter is ready to use.
• In a Paniyaram maker, put little oil in each section 
• Add a spoon of batter into each section. Close the lid. allow it to cook on medium flame.
• After 5 minutes, slowly turn the Punugulu onto another side and allow it to cook for few more minutes.
• Repeat the above steps to make another batch          

• Gunta Punugulu or Paniyaram is ready for serving.
• Serve hot with your Favorite chutney or Podi.

                                                      

                            

Variations:

we can add grated carrot or capsicum.