Dry roast oats for 2mins do not let the color change, this step is purely optional.Set aside.
In a pan heat oil add mustard seeds,urad dal and curry leaves let it splutter.
Then add onion and saute till transparent.
Then add carrot and saute till raw smell leaves, add chilli powder and give a quick mix.
In a mixing bowl take roasted oats,saueted carrot onion,rice flour,curd,baking soda and coriander leaves.
Add required,mix well to form a semi loose batter, like our oothapam batter.
Grease the kuzhipaniyaram pan with oil and add a laddle full of the batter in each hole.
Then cook covered for a minute or until it gets cooked.
When the top part looks cooked then turn and cook on other side till golden brown.
Serve Oats Paniyaram hot with any spicy chutney of your choice.