Quick Urid Dal Guli Appa /Paddu

Guli appa/ Paddu/ Guntpongalu/ Kuli appa is one of the traditional dish done in South India. It can be spicy or sweet. There are varieties of Guli appa and each one has its own taste.

This time I have prepared Urid  Guli appa which can be done with out fermenting.
Urid guli appa is good to have for breakfast, as evening snack or it goes well with coffee/tea.
Urid dal is full of protein and vegetarian get good protein by using urid dal.

Let us see some benefits of eating Urid dal in our diet.
Urid dal is filled with proteins. It is good for digestion. It has a good source of anti-inflammatory properties. It is also good for nerves disorders. Urid dal helps to lower the cholesterol levels and boost our health. They are rich in minerals and vitamins. It has calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium copper, manganese etc. It is good for hypertension since it helps to balance sodium and potassium level in our body. It helps to balance the high blood pressure. Urid dal is good for strengthening our nervous system.
This Guli appa  batter can be used for preparing Urid bonda/Fried fritters/ Urid Vada.
No Onion OR No Garlic is used in thi sQuick Urid Dal Guli Appa /Paddu.
I love to prepare Guli Appa since it takes less oil and it is  healthy .
Let us see the recipe now :

Things Needed :

Urid whole : 1  Cup
Rice Powder : 1 Table Spoon
Curry leaves : Handful
Coriander leaves : 2 to 3 Tablespoons
Ginger : Grated : An inch
Green chilly : 2
Ingh /Asafoetida : A little
Salt : As required
Pepper Pods : 2 to 3
Cooking Oil : 3 to 4 Tablespoons

Method :

1. Wash and soak urid dal for 2 to 3 hours and grind it with required water. Add 2 to 3 pods of pepper while grinding.

2. Wash and cut green chilly , coriander leaves and curry leaves.
3. Wash and remove the outer layer of ginger and grate it. Keep it aside.
4. Now take a big bowl and add ground urid dal. Add rice flour, salt.

5. Add coriander leaves, curry leaves, cut chilly, ingh and grated ginger.
6. Mix all the ingredients nicely.

7. Keep a guli appa pan on the fire and heat. Sprinkle oil on the top.
8. Mix the ready batter nicely and put the batter to each Guli. (The down part).

9. Sprinkle oil on the top and cover. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes in low and medium flame.
10. Turn the other side and cook for a minute. Remove guli appa from the pan.

11. Serve  hot guli appa with little ghee and the choice of your side dish.

12. We had these yummy guli appa with coconut chutney.

Note :

No need to ferment this batter. It might turn too soft. You can add coconut pieces. I have not added.
You can add cut onions to the batter while mixing. It taste different. I have not added. It makes up good breakfast and snack. Adding more chilly is optional. No need to add any soda or eno . Adding rice flour turns guliappa crispy and tasty. You can also fry this  as bondas/fried fritters/ Uddina Vada.
Time : 30 Minutes to prepare  + 5 minutes to grind and soaking time 2 to 3 hours.
Serves :  2 to 3.