In a pan add in oil once it is hot add the Mustard seeds and Cumin seeds let it splutter and then add in the Channa Dal and Urad Dal fry till the turn golden brown.
Next add in ginger, curry leaves and green chilli. Fry well.Next add in the chopped onions.
Fry till they turn glossy and then switch off .Add this to the prepared idli ,dosa batter along with the required salt and mix well.
Heat a paniyaram (appe) pan with oil pour in the prepared batter and cook in a low flame.no need to cover and cook also don’t fill the holes with batter fully let it be little less so that when it cook it will get the right shape. Once the bottom of the paniyaram becomes crisp and start leaving the sides.
Flip it and continue cooking till it is fully cooked. Serve hot with kara chutney.