Paddu

“Paddu” primarily refers to a popular South Indian savory snack made from a fermented rice and lentil batter, cooked in a special pan with round indentations. Paddu ingredients typically include a fermented batter (rice/urad dal or instant rava/yogurt), plus a tempering of mustard seeds, cumin, curry leaves, green chilies, and onions, with optional add-ins like grated carrot, coconut, and coriander, all cooked in an appe pan with oil.