Masala Oats Paniyaram (South Indian Breakfast / Snack - Fusion Style)

          Kuzhi Paniyaram is a traditional South Indian breakfast, most popular in Tamil Nadu. In simple words they are fried idli or dumplings made from leftover idli / dosa batter. They are prepared in a special mould called chatti. 

          But let me share paniyaram made out of oats that are very crispy and yummy. Healthy and nutritious, they can also be relished as a tea-time snack or as an appetizer with coconut chutney. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

          There is absolutely nothing fancy about this simple breakfast. I just added some roasted gram flour along with the usual onion-ginger-garlic-green chilies-coconut and few dry spice powder and voila! you have a quick and comforting breakfast ready in a jiffy. Hubby was super excited as oats being his favorite and I sometimes pack as a lunch box meal for him. 

• 1 cup oats, dry roasted
• 1/2 cup roasted gram flour
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic grated
• 2-3 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
• pinch of baking soda
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. pepper powder
• 1 tsp. sambar powder
• 1 tsp. flaxseed (opt)
• handful of coriander leaves & stems, chopped
• oil to fry 

          Mix together all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil) into a batter with required quantity of buttermilk. Keep aside for 15-20 minutes. Add water if needed.

          Heat a paniyaram chatti and grease well. Drop spoonful of the prepared batter in it and cook, covered on a low flame till one side is well browned.

          Flip it over and cook the other side too till done. Switch off the flame and drain on a kitchen towel. 

         Serve them hot along with coconut chutney or any of your favorite chutney.

                         Mix all ingredients (except oil) into a batter with some buttermilk.
                         Keep aside for 15-20 minutes. Add water if needed.

                   Heat a paniyaram chatti & grease well. Drop spoonful of the prepared 
                   batter in it & cook, covered, on a low flame till one side is well browned.

                                  Flip it over & cook other side too till done. 

                                  Switch off the flame & drain on a kitchen towel. 

                       Serve them hot with coconut chutney or any of your favorite chutney.