Authentic Paddu: South Indian Classic For Breakfast Or Snack

By Shreya Sarpal

April 11, 2025

Paddu is a South Indian dish, also known as kuzhi paniyaram, made from fermented dosa batter. These golden bite-sized treats are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a perfect breakfast or evening snack.

Ingredients

2 cups fermented dosa batter 1 finely chopped onion 2 finely chopped green chillies 1 sprig curry leaves 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp grated coconut Oil for greasing

Step 1

Saute mustard seeds, cumin seeds, chopped onions, chillies and curry leaves and mix into the dosa batter.

Step 2

Heat the greased pan and pour the batter into the cavities.

Step 3

Cook on medium flame until it turns golden brown and flip.

Step 4

Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.