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HOW TO MAKE BAKED SOOJI APPE (VEGGIE SEMOLINA BITES):

1. Make the Batter! In a mixing bowl, add the semolina, yogurt, ginger garlic chili paste, spices and lemon juice.
2. Add Tadka! To make the tadka, heat oil on medium heat in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves and let crackle. As soon as they start popping, add it into the batter.
3. Add Veggies! Add in the vegetables and stir while pouring in the water. It should have a cake batter consistency.
4. Rest the Batter! Let it sit for 20 minutes covered on the counter.
5. Preheat the Oven! Preheat the over to 350°F / 175°C. Grease your muffin tray.
6. Add Cheese & Baking Powder! Check the consistency of your batter and add more water if needed, don’t make it too thin. Add in your cheese and baking powder and mix gently.
7. Bake! Pour the batter into the muffin trays and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool once done for 10 minutes.
8. Enjoy! Serve with warm marinara sauce or your choice of dip. Enjoy!

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Baked Sooji Appe (Veggie Semolina Bites)

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

 

Veggie Semolina Bites — a healthy and delicious start to your morning, these baked savory muffins have fresh veggies, Italian seasoning, and cheese! Coming together super easily, this is a grab-and-go breakfast or snack you won’t have to think twice about! 

Course: Appetizer, Baked, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: baked

Custom Category: Appetizers, Baked, Breakfast, Snacks

Servings: 4

Calories: 276 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

Batter:

• 1 cup semolina
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables , chopped such as corn, red/green peppers
• 2 tbsp grated vegetables , such as carrot, zucchini, or squash
• 2 tbsp cilantro , finely chopped
• 2 tsp ginger chili garlic paste
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp cheese , grated
• 1/4 cup water , as needed
• salt , to taste
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Tadka:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp split white urad dal (split matpe beans)
• 4 curry leaves , chopped

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, add the semolina, yogurt, ginger garlic chili paste, spices, italian seasoning and lemon juice.

2. Add in the vegetables and stir while pouring in the water. It should have a cake batter consistency.

3. To make the tadka, heat oil on medium heat in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves and let crackle. As soon as they start popping, add it into the batter and mix.

4. Let it sit for 20 minutes covered on the counter.

5. Preheat the over to 350°F / 175°C.

6. Check the consistency of your batter and add more water if needed, don’t make it too thin. Add in your cheese and baking powder and mix gently.

7. Grease your muffin tray and sprinkle some sesame seeds. Then pour the batter into the muffin trays and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool once done for 10 minutes.

8. Serve with warm marinara sauce or your choice of dip and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

• The grated veggies are super important as they prevent your muffins from drying out!
• Don’t make the batter too runny otherwise they’ll turn out very flat.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Sooji Appe (Veggie Semolina Bites)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 14mg5%

Sodium 165mg7%

Potassium 237mg7%

Carbohydrates 39g13%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 1478IU30%

Vitamin C 23mg28%

Calcium 196mg20%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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