Kuzhi Paniyaram

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Ingredients

1 cup	idli/dosa batter
1 tablespoon	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	urad dal
1 teaspoon	chana dal
2 tablespoons	finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon	finely chopped green chilies
1 tablespoon	grated ginger
1 tablespoon	finely chopped curry leaves
2 tablespoons	grated coconut
2 tablespoons	finely chopped coriander leaves
to taste	salt
as needed	oil for greasing

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.
2. 2 Once they splutter, add urad dal and chana dal. Sauté until golden brown.
3. 3 Add chopped onions, green chilies, and ginger. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
4. 4 Add curry leaves and grated coconut. Mix well and sauté for another minute.
5. 5 Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
6. 6 In a bowl, combine the idli/dosa batter with the sautéed mixture, chopped coriander leaves, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Heat a kuzhi paniyaram pan and grease each cavity with a little oil.
8. 8 Pour a spoonful of the batter into each cavity, filling it about 3/4 full.
9. 9 Cover and cook on medium heat until the bottom turns golden brown.
10. 10 Flip the paniyarams using a skewer or spoon and cook the other side until golden and cooked through.
11. 11 Remove the paniyarams from the pan and serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.