Measure cholam,add it to a mixing bowl with enough water to immerse it fully.Soak for atleast 6 hrs.
Now measure urad dal and fenugreek seeds.Add water to it.Soak it for 2 hrs.
Now rinse dal and cholam seperately,drain water and Set aside.
First take urad dal in a mixer jar,add water little by little and grind it a fine paste.
It should be very smooth,now transfer it to a container.Now in the same mixer jar add cholam.
Add water little by little to grind as smooth as possible, it will take time so be patient, add water and keep grinding.Now transfer it to the same container.
Now add salt, mix well .Keep covered and let it to ferment atleast for a day.
See it is fermented well, now give a nice mix.You can use this batter for idli dosa too.
Add little water if its too thick.Now in a kadai – heat oil add items listed under ‘to temper’.Let it splutter.
Add chopped onion,salt and saute well till onions become soft.
Now add the tempering to the batter.Mix well.
Heat paniyaram pan,add little oil in each hole, pour the batter and cook covered.When you see the top being cooked, flip to other side.Cook till golden brown.
Serve Chola Paniyaram hot with chutney of your choice.