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    Home » Blogging Marathon » Mushroom Paniyaram | Mushroom Kuzhi Paniyaram

    Mushroom Paniyaram | Mushroom Kuzhi Paniyaram

    Posted on July 25, 2017 · Last Updated on October 15, 2022 · By Srividhya G · 21 Comments

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    Mushroom Paniyaram

    Today I am going to share yet another lunch box recipe with a veggie sneaked in. :-) Yesterday I posted ridgegourd rice, and today it’s the protein-rich Mushroom Paniyaram – a delicious and mess-free lunch box recipe that Vaandu loves!

    Mushroom Paniyaram - lunch box special served with grapes and sauce on the side

    I usually use different rice, dal proportion for paniyaram batter (you find it here) but for this recipe, I did not use the paniyaram batter instead, I went with my regular idli/dosa batter. Check out the simple recipe below.

    Idli and Dosa are quintessential recipes in our household, and I always make sure I have idli/dosa batter in my fridge. I do pack idli for lunch, but I cannot pack it more than once in a week. :-) The same goes for dosa too. So I try to prepare different dishes with the idli and dosa batter.

    Kiddo loves kuzhi paniyaram a lot and likes to take it for lunch. But he prefers it with ketchup, not with chutney. :-) (Saves my time)

    Mushroom Paniyaram

    With his recent love affair with mushroom, I started adding mushrooms in all possible recipes. :-) That’s how this mushroom paniyaram saga began. All you have to do is prepare the masala, mix it with the idli/dosa batter and make the paniyarams in the appe pan.

    Mushroom, pepper powder and kalpasi/Dagad phool powder is a combo made in heaven. You can use the mushroom masala that goes in this paniyaram as a side for roti or rice. Also, you can use any of your favorite veggie instead of mushrooms. As I mentioned yesterday, I prefer the vegetables that cook faster and mushrooms are one among them.

    Mushroom Paniyaram served in a metal box on the white wooden table

    Check out the other paniyaram recipes here at VVK:

    1. Multigrain Paniyaram with Veggies
    2. Kaara Kuzhi Paniyaram
    3. Vella Paniyaram

    Without any further ado, here is the recipe.    

    Mushroom Paniyaram Recipe

    Ingredients:

    • Idli/Dosa batter – 2 cups
    • Brown Bella Mushrooms – 5 oz
    • Chopped Onion – ½ cup
    • Chopped Cilantro – 1 tbsp
    • Curry leaves – 5 to 7
    • Oil – 2 tsps + required oil/ghee for preparing paniyarams
    • Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
    • Urad Dal – 1 tsp
    • Channa Dal – 1 tsp
    • Garam masala – ½ tsp
    • Dagad phool powder – ½ tsp
    • Salt – 1 tsp
    • Pepper powder – ½ Tsp

    Prep – Work:

    • Clean and chop the bella mushrooms finely.
    • Chop the onion, cilantro and set aside.
    • Make sure you the idli/dosa batter is at room temperature.

    Preparing the Mushroom Masala:

    Heating the kadai and adding oil

    • Heat the kadai and add oil.
    • Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal and curry leaves.
    • As the mustard seeds, start to splutter, add the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
    • Then add the chopped mushroom and all the spice powders (garam masala, pepper powder, dagad phool powder) and salt.
    • Mix it well and cover and cook for two minutes. Do not add water, as mushroom oozes out water.

    Removing the lid and cooking until all the water evaporates

    • Then remove the lid and cook until all the water evaporates.
    • Finally, add the chopped cilantro and mix well.
    • Let this mix cool a bit.

    Preparing the Paniyarams:

    Adding the prepared mushroom masala to the paniyaram batter and mixing well

    • Add the prepared mushroom masala to the paniyaram batter and mix well.
    • Heat the appe/paniyaram pan and add oil to each mold.
    • Once it is hot, fill ¾ of the mold with the mushroom masala batter and let it cook for a minute.
    • Using the paniyaram stick, flip the paniyarams and let it cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
    • Then carefully remove it from appe pan. Similarly, prepare paniyarams with the remaining batter.

    Serve hot with chutney or with ketchup. ;-)

    Mushroom Paniyaram served in two different box types on a white wooden table, looking absolutely delicious

    Notes:

    • I did not add any red chili powder. If required and if your kid likes the spicy flavor, add a green chili or red chili powder as per your preference.
    • Dagad Phool Powder adds a subtle flavor, but if you cannot source it, add more garam masala.
    • Adjust the salt and spice as per your preference.
    • This paniyaram takes a bit longer to cook when compared to the regular paniyaram. After flipping and after 45 secs, you can insert a toothpick to check if it’s cooked.
    • I used brown bella mushrooms, but you can use white also. If you love mushrooms like me, then do try my baked stuffed mushrooms recipe. 
    Mushroom Paniyaram

    Sending this recipe to BM#78. Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM.

    Also posting this to Srivalli’s Kid’s Delight event, guest hosted by Priya Srinivasan, themed on Kids Lunch Box Recipes.

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    Mushroom Paniyaram | Mushroom Kuzhi Paniyaram

    Lunch Box special, kid-friendly Tamil Nadu Delicacy - mild and delicate, protein rich Mushroom Paniyaram.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: tiffin
    Cuisine: TamilNadu
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 264kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Idli/Dosa batter
    • 5 oz Brown Bella Mushrooms
    • ½ cup Chopped Onion
    • 1 tbsp Chopped Cilantro
    • 5-7 Curry leaves
    • 2 tsps Oil+ required oil/ghee for preparing paniyarams
    • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
    • 1 tsp Urad Dal
    • 1 tsp Channa Dal
    • ½ tsp Garam masala
    • ½ tsp Dagad phool powder
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Pepper powder

    Instructions

    Prep - Work

    • Clean and chop the bella mushrooms finely.
    • Chop the onion, cilantro and set aside.
    • Make sure you the idli/dosa batter is at room temperature.

    Preparing the Mushroom Masala

    • Heat the kadai and add oil.
    • Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal and curry leaves.
    • As the mustard seeds, start to splutter, add the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
    • Then add the chopped mushroom and all the spice powders (garam masala, pepper powder, dagad phool powder) and salt.
    • Mix it well and cover and cook for two minutes. Do not add water, as mushroom oozes out water.
    • Then remove the lid and cook until all the water evaporates.
    • Finally, add the chopped cilantro and mix well.
    • Let this mix cool a bit.

    Preparing the Paniyarams

    • Add the prepared mushroom masala to the paniyaram batter and mix well.
    • Heat the appe/paniyaram pan and add oil to each mold.
    • Once it is hot, fill ¾ of the mold with the mushroom masala batter and let it cook for a minute.
    • Using the paniyaram stick, flip the paniyarams and let it cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
    • Then carefully remove it from appe pan. Prepare paniyarams in a similar way with the remaining batter.
    • Serve hot with chutney or with ketchup. ;-)

    Notes

    • I did not add any red chili powder. If required and if your kid likes the spicy flavor, add a green chili or red chili powder as per your preference.
    • Dagad Phool Powder adds a subtle flavor, but if you cannot source it, add more garam masala.
    • Adjust the salt and spice as per your preference.
    • This paniyaram takes a bit longer to cook when compared to the regular paniyaram. After flipping and after 45 secs, you can insert a toothpick to check if it's cooked.
    • I used brown bella mushrooms, but you can use white also.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 735mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Filed Under: Blogging Marathon, Breakfast / Tiffins Tagged With: Blogging Marathon, chettinad paniyaram, homemade mushroom paniyaram, how to prepare mushroom paniyaaram, kaalan paniyaaram, kaalan paniyaram seivadu eppadi, kaara paniyaram, kalan paniyaram, kids friendly, kids special, lunch box recipe, lunch box recipes, masala paniyaram, mushroom kaara paniyaram, mushroom kuzhi paniyaram, Mushroom Paniyaaram, mushroom paniyaram

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    Comments

    1. Priya Srinivasan says

      August 24, 2017 at 1:15 am

      we call these kuzhipaniyaram as bombs!! my kids love them! mushrooms must add a great health quotient to this simple dish!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 24, 2017 at 9:34 am

        Yes very true. Love the name bombs. Apt one.

        Reply
    2. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      August 04, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      nice and fluffy they look delicious

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 04, 2017 at 9:37 pm

        Thanks :-)

        Reply
    3. Jayashree says

      August 03, 2017 at 8:49 am

      We love paniyaram in all forms. My daughter and husband are very fond of mushrooms. Will try this masala out.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 03, 2017 at 6:54 pm

        Thanks Jayashree. :-)

        Reply
    4. Sapana says

      July 31, 2017 at 3:52 am

      I need to buy appe pan asap. My mushroom loving family would adore them.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 03, 2017 at 6:58 pm

        Please do buy a appe pan Sapana… You can even use it for low cal koftas.

        Reply
    5. Mayuri Patel says

      July 29, 2017 at 8:18 pm

      I’ve been dishing out all sorts of paniyarams to my hubby as a healthy light dinner option. Never thought of adding mushrooms. Thanks for the wonderful suggestion.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 29, 2017 at 10:02 pm

        Thanks Mayuri. :-)

        Reply
    6. My Kitchen Moments says

      July 28, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Looks delicious… I have always had the usual paniyaram… Hope to try this Mushroom Paniyaram one day…

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 29, 2017 at 10:05 pm

        Thanks pa. Please do try.

        Reply
    7. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says

      July 26, 2017 at 9:55 pm

      I find it difficult to get the kids to eat mushroom, this is definitely a good way to sneak it in…

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 29, 2017 at 10:12 pm

        Yeah. Thanks Rafeeda.

        Reply
    8. vaishalisabnani says

      July 26, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      This surely is a fusion recipe , and looks real good . I must dig out my paniyaram pan !

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 26, 2017 at 7:16 pm

        :-) Thanks Vaishali.

        Reply
    9. Jyoti says

      July 26, 2017 at 9:30 am

      They are perfect for a healthy lunchbox..

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 29, 2017 at 10:30 pm

        Thanks.

        Reply
    10. pumpkinfarmfood says

      July 26, 2017 at 12:17 am

      cool ida of adding mushrooms to appe / paniyarams , nice

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        July 29, 2017 at 10:20 pm

        :-) Thanks.

        Reply

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