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Cheese Paniyaram, A Creamy Modern Take On The Classic Kerala Snack
Are you looking for a hearty snack but confused with an array of options? The, worry not we got you covered! Here is a quick recipe for Kerala’s famous Paniyaram loaded with cheese. Read to know more.
Updated Sep 27, 2024, 03:35 PM IST

Cheese Paniyaram, A Creamy Modern Take On The Classic Kerala Snack
Kerala is renowned for its pristine backwaters and delightful cuisine. Beyond dosa and idli, you can make the most of your untimely munching by adding paniyaram to your food menu. To add a modern twist to your same old paniyaram recipe, stuff cheese filling inside this delicious Kerala snack and savour it along with a cup of coffee for a change.
Paniyaram is prepared with a mix of colourful capsicum or any other veggies of your choice, dosa batter and cheese. The delicacy is also referred to as Kuzhi Paniyaram in Tamil Nadu which sees sweet and savoury variations. Prepare this traditional South Indian snack and accompany it with sambhar, coconut chutney or Chammanthi Podi for a delightful taste. Here is a quick recipe for Cheese Chilli Paniyaram that will definitely make your guests come back for seconds.
Cheese Paniyaram- Serves 14
Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Cheese Paniyaram
Prepped with easily available ingredients, follow these simple steps and enjoy!
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredients |
1 Cup | Dosa batter |
¼ Cup | Grated cheese |
4 tbsp | Capsicum |
2 | Green chillies |
As required | Oil |
Method
- Step 1: Start by adding finely chopped capsicum to the dosa batter. You can use different coloured capsicum to make the paniyarams more attractive.
- Step 2: Next, in a bowl add ¼ cup grated cheese and finely chopped green chillies to the batter. Mix everything nicely.
- Step 3: Heat the paniyaram pan and drizzle oil in all the sections. Pour paniyaram batter inside the pan, fill with cheese mixture and top it again with paniyaram batter. Cook covered on medium heat and don’t forget to flip on the other side.
- Step 4: Take out the paniyarams and repeat the process for the leftover batter. Serve cheese chilli paniyaram and enjoy!
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