Suzhiyam is a deep fried sweet snack which is very popular in South India. It is also known as susiyam, thoppam, seeyam, and sugiyam. In Telugu it is called Poornalu. It is made of channa dhal, jaggery, and maida. They are crispy on the outside and very soft on the inside. It’s very easy to make and also very delicious 
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STEP BY STEP SUZHIYAM:
INGREDIENTS:
Maida - 1 Cup
Channa Dal - 1 Cup
Jaggery - 3/4 Cup
Cardamom Powder - 1/4 tsp
Baking Soda - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Water - as required
Oil - for deep frying
HOW TO MAKE:
Wash channa dal and pressure cook along with 2 cups of water. Allow 4 - 5 whistles. Cook soft.
Drain water completely and mash well. Keep aside.
In a saucepan add jaggery powder along with 1/4 cup water and bring to boil. Stir often to avoid sticking to the bottom.
Bring to one string consistency.
Now add mashed channa dal and cardamom powder. Mix well and cook till get thicker consistency.
When it thicker turn off the stove and allow mixture to cool down. The consistency should soft and holds to make balls.
Make medium size balls and keep aside.
In a bowl add maida, salt and baking soda. Mix well and add water little by little.
Make a fine batter without any lumps. Consistency should be neither thick nor watery. Dip the ball and coat the mixture well.
Carefully drop in the hot oil one by one.
Do not over crowded. Flip carefully without breaking them.
Cook till the outer part cooked or once the oil sound come down. Remove them from the oil and place them on the paper towel to remove excess oil.
Thoppam | Suzhiyam | Sugiyam is ready!!
TIPS:
Grated coconut and nuts can be added for the stuffing.
The batter should not be too watery as it cannot coat the balls well.
Idli / Dosa batter can be used instead the maida mixture.
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