Millet Moong dal Paniyaram

Millet moong dal paniyaram/appe is a balanced recipe with wholesome nutritions of millets and goodness of moongdal(lentils). This dish is a healthy and fulfilling breakfast or can be had as brunch on a lazy day. 

Millet moong dal appe can be served with Garlic chutney/Tomato chutney/Onion chutney.

Ingredients to grind:

Any millet grain(kodo, foxtail, barnyard, little) Millet - 1 cup

Split moong dal - 1 cup

Flattened rice/Poha -1 cup

Green chillies - 3

Salt

To Saute:

Onions - 1/2 cup finely chopped

Carrots - 1/4 cup finely chopped

Bell peppers - 1/4 cup finely chopped

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Oil - To saute the veggies and to make the paniyaram/appe.

Salt 

 Method:

1. Soak the millet, poha and moong dal together overnight.

2. In a blender, add millet, moong dal, green chillies, salt, poha and grind all these together with smooth texture. Transfer to a mixing bowl.

3. In a saucepan, heat oil, add mustard seeds and let it splutter. 

4. Saute onions for 2-3 minutes, then add carrots, bell peppers and saute for 7-8 minutes.

5. Add it to the batter and mix well.

6. Heat the paniyaram pan, and brush with oil and when its hot, fill in the compartments half full and cover with lid.

7. When cooked on one side, flip it over and cook on the other side as well. When done, serve it with a spicy chutney.