Paddu is a flavorful Indian dish that captures the essence of traditional home cooking. This family recipe is passed down through generations and remains a cherished part of Indian culinary culture.
Rinse the rice and split black lentils thoroughly, then soak in water for at least 4 hours.
Drain and grind the soaked rice and lentils together into a smooth batter, adding just enough water for a pourable consistency.
Fold in finely chopped onion, grated coconut, minced green chili, and chopped coriander leaves, mixing evenly.
Stir in salt and cumin seeds; let the batter rest for 30 minutes to enhance fermentation and flavor.
Heat a paddu (appe) pan on medium flame and grease the cavities with oil. Fill each cavity with the batter, cover, and cook for 3 minutes per side, turning once until golden brown and crisp outside.
Remove paddu from the pan, repeat as needed, and serve warm.