CHUTNEY STUFFED INSTANT APPES/PANIYARAMS - bite sized savory semolina and oats Indian dumplings stuffed with fresh green coconut-coriander chutney and fried in an appe/paniyaram/ebilskiver pan; perfect as an appetizer or starter at any party!

Disclaimer- I was sent these cookwares by NIRALI for an unbiased review and not told or paid to write anything positive. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you NIRALI. Keep reading to find out how you can get your own appe pan with a discount coupon code at the end of the post!                                                             Jump to Recipe  I am always a big fan of jhatpat/quick recipes that not only satisfies my family’s palate but also minimizes my time over a hot stove! Instant Suji Appes/Paniyarams and Instant sweet appes are my favorite in this category! So, when Nirali sent me some of their super useful and beautiful cookware to try out, I was jumping with joy as it included an appe pan too along with a beautiful, large handi kadai! My sons got married recently and they are updating their kitchens and these two pans just added to their collection especially the appe pan! I was planning on getting one for each of them, but hey, lucky me! Now, all I need is to get just one more for the second one!

I AM IN LOVE WITH THESE BEAUTIES!

One look at these pretty yet sturdy appe pan and handi and I was amazed at their quality! It is made of superior quality Aluminum and coated with Teflon for that smooth finish that allows food to just slide off the surface, no burnt food and less cleaning! I love the size of each: the Nirali appe pan is 10-inches wide (with handles that do not heat; easy to lift from heat) and can make 11 appes/paniyarams at a time; perfect to make large batches in a jiffy! For the calorie conscious, how about making vadas, fritters, Manchurians or even falafels in them? Cannot wait to experiment!

They also provide a small wooden skewer that helps in gently removing the appes with ease! The Handi that they sent was also so amazing! I was floored by its size and quality! This 11-inch flat bottomed kadai was equally fab. With a black exterior, just cook and serve; a perfect party cookware!

My kitchen has an electric stove with glass top and I was wary of using the pans; wondering if it would heat up as well, but I was surprised. It heated up so beautifully and evenly; so gas or electric, they work on both! Cannot wait to check out more of their products now to add to my kitchen collection!

MAKING THE APPES STUFFED WITH CHUTNEY:

Now that I had this beautiful appe pan, making my favorite suji appes was going to be a breeze. To make it fun and easier to enjoy in a bite, instead of serving the chutney on the side, I decided to stuff the appes with them!

The key to stuff chutney is to make it almost dry. Just blitz chutney ingredients (coconut, cilantro, mint, green chilies, ginger and lemon juice) in a blender to a thick paste and chill until your appe batter is ready! Chilling will thicken it up a bit. For a healthier twist, I have added some oats flour in the suji/semolina batter and made a couple of batches with stirred in grated carrots and grated beetroots! Just mix in the veggies to the basic batter and hey! You get your veggie of the day too; a great way to make the kids have their beets and carrots don’t you think? Once the pan is hot, just pour a bit of batter in each appe cavity, dollop a small bit of chutney in the center (push it slightly in if possible) and then fill over with more batter to cover the chutney; not much oil needed here. Once cooked on all sides, you have a complete snack in your hand; no messy chutneys or sauces to dip in!

Same procedure for the carrot and beetroot appes!

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

I think this would be a fantastic party appetizer or starter. Appes are always best when hot from the pan (crispy on the outside), but if making for a party, just keep them in a warm oven until serving time! We had these with our evening adrak chai/ginger tea; finger licking good! I did keep some chutney on the side, but no one was touching those! These chutney stuffed suji appes cannot be more instant and is an all in one snack!

I think it is time you head to your kitchen now and make these for your family! If you do not have these Nirali products in your kitchen, check out the end of the page to see how you can get it at a discount. Enjoy and Happy Cooking friends! Here are some more easy peasy snacks to enjoy with your family and friends:

Aloo Bonda Instant Suji Appe Instant Sweet Appe Best Vegetable Pinwheel Sandwiches Heart-Shaped Tea Sandwiches

 

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