Paniyaram is one of very popular breakfast or appetizer dish in Southern part of India. It is prepared from batter which is pretty similar to Dosa/Idli batter. I have already shared the regular Paniyaram recipe earlier, this recipe a little variation to the original recipe. The major ingredient for this recipe is mix of various kind of daal (pulses), beans, brown rice and rava. I have also added grated beetroot to a refreshing color as well as nice taste. The batter needs at least 6 to 7 hours of fermentation. The paniyram tastes great with samber, coconut or tomtato chutney. You would need paniyarm pan to prepare this recipe which is generally available in Indian grocery stores. These cute little balls works great as appetizer for your guests as well as for kid’s lunch boxes. 
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Vegetable Tomato Stew
Stew is basically a thick soup. Stews are made either veg or non-veg and in various flavors. This recipe is more closer to Kerala’s vegetable stew which has slight sweetness and creamy texture. You can chose the vegetables of your choice as add on. Coconut milk is very important as it gives a rich taste to the stew. The stew goes very well with appam as well as rice.
Kesari & Beetroot Phirni
Phirni is a delicious dessert made in north India. It is made using coarse ground rice, sugar and milk and is flavored with cardamom, saffron and rose essence. Phirni is very similar to kheer but tastes different then kheer. This dessert made during festivals. This recipe makes two different flavors one with beetroot and another one with Kesar (saffron). Beetroot gives a nice color and unique taste to phirni and makes it more inviting.
Coconut Ladoo
Coconut Ladoo is a delicious sweet and is made during festivals. Fresh shredded coconut cooked with milk, mava, sugar and flavored with cardamom and rose essence. It’s really quick and tasty sweet, which can be made on any occasion. In this recipe, i have used milk and mava powder but you can use condensed milk to make ladoos. This recipe includes two type of ladoos, one is plain and the other is beetroot. Adding beet into it gives it a beautiful color.
Veg Set Dosa( Kids Lunch Idea)
Veg Set Dosa is a very good option for kids lunch. It’s fulfilling and nutritious. You would need prior preparation to quickly make it in the morning however takes less time in the morning to cook. Set Dosa’s are similar to pancakes, fluffy and soft. Sneak in any vegetable you like in it for your kids. This set dosa goes well with sambhar, coconut chutney or south Indian veg curry.
Veggie Cheese Balls
Veggie cheese balls are a nice snack item for kids after school. It can also be used as a finger food for small gatherings. These veggie cheese balls are made with mix of vegetables, spices, cheese, deep fried and served with chutney
Carrot & Beetroot Sandwich( Kids Lunch Idea)
Carrot and beetroot sandwiches are easy to make and tastes very good. Kids like the sandwich very much as they are not spicy. This is also a perfect school lunch for kids. My kids love this sandwich, I am sure yours too.
Carrot & Beetroot Kanji
Carrot & beetroot kanji is a fermented tangy & refreshing drink. Generally this drink is made of with dark purple carrots or red carrots which is available in specific season however it can also be made with any variety of carrots along with red beetroot which gives the color and it’s healthy too.