In a bowl, mix together all the above mentioned ingredients (except oil). Grease a paniyaram / appam chatti with little oil.
Drop spoonfuls of the mix in all the cavities. Cover with a lid and cook on a low flame till one side is done.
Then gently flip it over with a fork / spoon and cook the other side too. Drain on a kitchen towel and serve with any chutney or tomato sauce.