Hi everybody, this is third addition to the BM#14, I want tbe dedicate this recipe to my MIL, you might be wondering why ?. I came to know about Quinoa just because of her. I know you are going to I mean you have to read about it now, as their is no choice right ?because you are here...
Coming to the recipe., My MIL was suffering from Liver Scerosis/Cirrhosis, This disease is basically I believe, comes to people who drink (alcoholism) and hepatitis. God knows why my MIL suffered the doctors in India said some infection when she was very small might have got triggered now (she was 65 when she left us)!. I did not know much about her problem and what she was suffering from or how bad it was.., I have learnt a lot of things about it now. I think around 5 years back she came to visit us she had a visa for 6 months but she stayed with us only for a month, that too just 12 days with us. My kids loved their paati (Gran) to core she was their santa!, anything mum or dad wouldn't buy they knew where to ask :).., This day 4 years back my MIL passed away.., I do miss her. I wouldn't like to lie, we had lot of misunderstandings like most DIL and MIL relationships. But, I think long time relationship and later on living far away changed into a friendly atmosphere, I too started having a different outlook towards life getting older seems to teach lot of things in life I thought I should stand in her foot before standing in mine!. Ok but in the end when she in hospital I was unable to speak with her the worst part I felt very bad was my kids could not interact with her.
So, you would wonder what is the connection with Quinoa and MIL, of course their is when she came here, she got very sick and twice we had to admit her in the hospital, The doctors, when they came to know we were vegetarians they were not satisfied and told us that vegetarians do not get good amount of proteins in their everyday diet, I thought ok around 75 % of people in India are vegetarians, but still live for long.
So, I had to give her protein rich diet, that was when I started searching for high protein diet googling around and reading books I found out that soya and Quinoa are rich in proteins. From that day I have been using Quinoa in lot of my cooking and baking.
Millet as you already know is rich in proteins, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium. This grain is good for people who are wheat intolerant.
As I always told you that I usually make something for my kids when they come home from school this recipe suddenly got created one of those days. My kids love it, I make it now and then as it is easy to make.
Do you want to know how I made these..., go on read.... A recipe which is made up of whole grain goodness and protein rich too.., what else do you need.., for feeding your family a healthy diet. You can make it as a breakfast or as a snack when kids come back from school.
QUINOA AND MILLET PANIYAARAM / GUNTAPANGANAALU / POPOVERS
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup Quinoa
1/2 cup Millet
1/4 Cup Urad dal
2 tbsp Channa Dal
1/4 cup Chopped Dill leaves
2 Medium sized Onions
1 Green chilli finely chopped (optional)
1 and 1/2 tsp Salt
1 Sprig curry leaves
1 tbsp coriander leaves
A Pinch of of Eno or Baking soda (optional)
oil as needed
Wash and soak Quinoa, Millet, Urad dal and Channa dal for 1 to 1 and 1/2 hour.
Grind them into a smooth paste using around 1/2 cup to 3/4th cup of water into a Dosa/Pancake consistency.
Chop onions, dill leaves and chillies into fine pieces.
Add these to the batter with enough salt and curry leaves chopped and leave it for 1/2 an hour
Add a 1/4 tsp of Eno or Baking soda in a tbsp of water and mix it well into the batter before making these.., which is totally optional Or you can even add 1/4 cup of sour yogurt which is also optional.
You can make these without fermenting too. I have made these just like that still it turns out very well crispy on the outside and soft in the inside.
Fill up the Guntpanganalu holes with the batter to its full lightly sprinkle oil on top of it, close the lid and when it cooked 1/2 way through turn it around with the help of a wooden stick which comes with it or with a tooth pick, as mine is a non-stick coated.
If you do not have this gadget you can make little pancakes.
You can even use Aebleskiver Pans for making these kind of Pancakes or popovers.
Serve them hot with Coconut chutney or any chutney of your choice.
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Obat Darah Tinggi
very nice post and i like this ^___^
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the mad
I also miss my MIL though we had problems. I do miss her.
coming to the recipe I have come to about quinoa only recently and it is not available with here in India. Love the gundpangala will use something else to make it.
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Rujuta
Jayasri,
Lovely ,unusual and very healthy recipe.....
The clicks are lovely...
Thanks for the wonderful and healthy recipe..
Rujuta
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Jayasri Ravi
Thank you mirellie,
Thanks vidhas
Thanks Hari.., It's so nice to see you back...
Thanks Kalyani.., I used dill so I could subdue the smell of Quinoa.. Just to be sure my kids will eat it.. as it is rich in proteins
Thanks Rajani.., May be getting older and started understanding the concept of life.., but sometimes I feel I could have been much better than getting into arguments.., Life is short and I should have made it sweeter and better for her.., but the age took over I think..,
Thanks Parthy.., your Guntapanganaalu are more delicious.., as they are authentic!
Thanks kalpana and Thanks Rasi you people are very sweet and kind..
Thanks shobha
Oh! Lata, I am so happy to see you, missed you my dear friend.., your comments are very valuable to me..
Degchi.., Nice to know you, you have lovely space.., definitely a healthy post
veena, you are very sweet.., I just make up some recipe.., It is because of my kids they are my scape goats!, if they like it I publish it..
Thanks suma..,
Thanks sangee
sangee vijay
love paniyarams a lot n this one loaded with full fiber n nutrients looks so yummy n inviting...very nice recipe..thanks for this great recipe!
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Suma Gandlur
Bookmarked. I love quinoa and am sure would like this one.
veena krishnakumar
wow!!!!Wht a healthy dish. I wonder how you come up with such recipes!!!!
Degchi
This is such a nice healthy post. my fitness freak friends would love this recipe.
lata raja
Very true about the MIL DIL relationship Jaya! but wahtever it is finally we miss their expertise in simple matters and outlook of life.
I purchased a pack of quinoa from the US and was wondering how effectively to use it. Your paniyarams seem a nice option.
Shobha
Healthy paniyaram.. with the combination of so many grains.
faseela
yummy n healthy preperation dear......lovely n touching post...
Rasi
Oh between.. love dour nice write up.. its was so genuine & heartfelt 🙂
Rasi
This is such a healthy one.. Basolutely delicious.. I have missed ur space for so long jayashri.. not anymore :).. ur happy follower!
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Kalpana Sareesh
wonderful n such an healthy kuzhi paniyarams..
Prathibha
nice n delicious paniyaram......looks yumm
Rajani
Sorry to know about your MIL and it is nice that you shared a relation that was evidently warm and nice. Misunderstandings do happen, esp right after marriage, but most of the time it settles down with time and when you get to know them well.
The paniyarams look good and its great that you have dedicated it to your MIL.
Kalyani
super healthy... I loved the addition of Dill leaves too 🙂
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Hari Chandana
Nice and innovative recipe.. looks super perfect 🙂
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vidhas
Delicious paniyaram, Protein rich, surely try this.
Chef Mireille
It's so ironic - I am reading this just as I just finished preparing a millet dish for one of my recipes next week when I will be doing whole grains category.
These look so good...I am definitely bookmarking it and going to try these~!
...and you have a beautiful looking blog...love your logo and gorgeous pics!
Mireille
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Jayasri Ravi
Thanks Kanan, kids and hubby said they were delicious..
Thanks Julie.., try to cook something healthy all the time..
Thank you Harini..
Thanks valli..,
Srivalli
So wonderful to see the twist!..I love panniyams..
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi
Absolutely a winner of a recipe!
Julie
Very innovative n healthy paniyaram,yummy!!
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Kanan
paniyaaram looks awesome. Must be tasting yumm