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 spoonfuls 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 favourite chutney.