These look very interesting indeed, thanks for posting this DeeDee i'm certainly going to give them a go. I will report back.
No idea about the toppings im going to try yet but am instantly thinking Peshwari, Keema Peas, Sag Aloo, Gobi Aloo, ..... ahh see what you've done! ;D
Natterjack, a useful tip for making the batter smooth is to add half the water and mix into a smooth paste, then add a little more water until the batter starts to loosen, then whisk in the remainder.