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Instant Rava Paddu

Aug 28, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. 2 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Instant Rava Paddu (also known as paniyaram, gunta ponganalu), is a healthy and quick South Indian breakfast recipe made with semolina/rava, yogurt, and vegetables. They are great for kids lunchboxes as well.

rava paddu served on a plate with coconut chutney on the side

We usually make Paddu at home using Dosa batter. But when we don't have the batter and still crave the delicious paniyaram/paddu, try this Instant Breakfast dish prepared using fine rava/rave, plain yogurt, and tempering without fermenting batter. Serve with coconut chutney, sambar, or chutney powder, and enjoy this instant paniyaram hot.

How to Make Instant Rava Paddu

Preparing Paddu/Paniyaram Batter

In a mixing bowl, add rava/semolina, curd, water, and mix well without forming any lumps to make a thick batter. Keep aside 15-20 minutes.

step to prepare rava batter collage

Preparing Tempering

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin, and let them splutter. Then add urad dal and chana dal and saute till they turn golden brown.

step to prepare tempering for rava paddu collage

Then add green chilies, curry leaves, ginger, hing, and saute for a few seconds. Next, add onions and saute until the onion turn translucent. Finally, turn off the gas and let it cool down.

step to saute onions collage

Finishing The Batter

After 15-20 minutes, add ½ cup of water and mix well again. The mixture should be dosa/idli batter consistency.

step to add water and adjust the consistency collage

Transfer the roasted onion mixture once it cools down to the batter, along with shredded carrots, coriander leaves, and salt. Mix the batter well.

When ready to make the paddu, add baking soda and mix well.

step to prepare rava paniyaram batter collage

Making Rava Paddu

Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan/ponganalu skillet and drizzle some oil in each hole. Once the pan gets a little hot, pour some batter into each hole.

Add some more oil to the top. Close the lid and cook on medium-low heat. 

After a few minutes, flip with the help of a butter knife and cook the other side till golden brown. Instant Rava Paddu is ready.

step to cook instant rava paddu in appe pan collage

Serve Instant rava kuzhi paniyaram/paddu/gunta ponugulu recipe hot with coconut, onion, or any chutney of your choice.

Also check my Kids Lunch Box Series posts

Rava Paddu + Coconut Chutney + Peanut Butter Makhana

kids lunch box with rava paddu, coconut chutney and peanut butter makhana

Tips & Variations for Rava Paddu

  • Soaking Rava with curd for at least 15-20 minutes is important else, they don't taste great.
  • Do not skip adding baking soda as it helps to puff up the paniyaram and make them light.
  • You can also make these instant plain rava paniyaram recipes without onions, but I highly recommend using them.
  • You can also add vegetables of your choice, like green beans, capsicum, peas, etc.

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rava paddu served on a plate with coconut chutney on the side

Instant Rava Paddu

Bhavana Patil
Instant Rava Paddu is a healthy and quick South Indian breakfast recipe made with semolina/Rava, yogurt, and vegetables.
4.34 from 3 votes
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Servings: 4
Calories : 292
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: South Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 15 minutes
Resting Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • 1 cup semolina (sooji / rava) fine variety
  • ½ cup plain yogurt (curd)
  • 1 cup water ,divided
  • salt to taste
  • carrot shredded
  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil for cooking paddu

For Tempering

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin (jeera)
  • 1 teaspoon urad dal
  • 1 teaspoon chana dal
  • 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • few curry leaves
  • a pinch hing
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare Paddu/Paniyaram Batter

  • In a mixing bowl add rava/semolina, curd, water, and mix well without forming any lumps to make a thick batter. Keep aside 15-20 minutes.
    step to prepare rava batter collage

Preparing Tempering

  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin and let them splutter. Then add urad dal and chana dal and saute till they turn golden brown.
    step to prepare tempering for rava paddu collage
  • Then add green chilies, curry leaves, ginger, hing and saute for few seconds. Next, add onions and saute until the onion turn translucent. Turn off the gas and let it cool down.
    step to saute onions collage

Finishing The Batter

  • After 15-20 minutes, add ½ cup of water and mix well again. The mixture should be dosa/idli batter consistency.
    step to add water and adjust the consistency collage
  • Transfer the roasted onion mixture once it cools down to the batter along with shredded carrots, coriander leaves, and salt. Mix the batter well.
    When you are ready to make the paddu, add baking soda and mix well.
    step to prepare rava paniyaram batter collage

Making Rava Paddu

  • Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan/ponganalu skillet and drizzle some oil in each hole. Once the pan gets a little hot, pour some batter into each of the holes.
    Add some more oil on the top. Close the lid and cook on medium-low heat. 
    After few minutes flip with the help of a butter knife and cook the other side till golden brown. Instant Rava paddu is ready.
    step to cook instant rava paddu in appe pan collage
  • Serve Instant rava kuzhi paniyaram/paddu/gunta ponugulu recipe hot with coconut, onion, or any chutney of your choice.
    rava paddu served on a plate with coconut chutney on the side

Notes

Tips & Variations

  • Soaking Rava with curd for at least 15-20 minutes is important else they don't taste great.
  • Do not skip adding baking soda as it helps to puff up the paniyaram and make them light.
  • You can also make these instant plain rava paniyaram recipe without onions, but highly recommend using them.
  • You can also add vegetables of your choice like green beans, capsicum, peas, etc.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword instant rava paniyaram, rava paddu
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  1. Susie says

    November 21, 2021 at 1:52 am

    5 stars
    Hi,
    I made this for breakfast. It was a hit at home. Tq. 💕

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      November 21, 2021 at 10:18 pm

      I am so happy to hear that Susie, glad your family liked it 🙂

      Reply

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