Baked Sooji Appe (Veggie Semolina Bites)
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!
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
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In a mixing bowl, add the semolina, yogurt, ginger garlic chili paste, spices, italian seasoning and lemon juice.
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Add in the vegetables and stir while pouring in the water. It should have a cake batter consistency.
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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.
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Let it sit for 20 minutes covered on the counter.
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Preheat the over to 350°F / 175°C.
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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.
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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.
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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.