Paniyaram
Paniyaram is a small, dumpling-like dish from South Indian cuisine. It is traditionally prepared from a fermented batter of rice and split black gram (urad dal), similar in concept to idli and dosa batters. In different regions the dish goes by various names, including paddu, appe, or saat, and the term may refer both to the batter and to the finished dumplings.
The batter is typically made by soaking rice and urad dal, grinding to a coarse to smooth
Cooking method centers on a specialized pan called a paniyaram pan or appe pan, which has multiple
Paniyaram is commonly served warm with accompaniments such as coconut chutney or sambar. Sweet versions may