Uttapam
- PREP TIME:
- COOK TIME:
- TOTAL TIME:
- YIELD:
DESCRIPTION
Uttapam is a fluffy South Indian breakfast pancake made with fermented rice lentil batter and topped with spices, vegetables, and herbs. It is a healthy meal option for vegans and vegetarians. Making fermented rice lentil batter is a time-consuming process; however, this Ready-to-Cook mix eases the process and allows you to enjoy fluffy uttapams in a few minutes.
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
• Start with topping preparation. Chop 1 medium-sized onion, 1 medium-sized tomato, fresh coriander, and 2 green chilies. Mix all chopped vegetables, except chillies, and keep aside.
• Mix 100 grams of Uttapam Mix with 1 cup of water to make a smooth batter.
• Keep aside for 5-10 minutes, add little water and mix well, if required.
• Heat a non-stick pan on a medium flame. Sprinkle some water and wipe with a cloth.
• Spread enough Uttapam batter on the pan and spread gently to form a thick pancake.
• Spread 1 tbsp of chopped onion, tomatoes, fresh coriander, along with ½ tsp of chopped green chili.
• Press vegetables on the Uttapam with your wet palm and add oil or ghee to the edges and center of the Uttapam.
• Flip the Uttapam and roast for 2 minutes until it the onion on the top turns brown.
• Serve hot with chutney or other side dishes.
Shop By Ingredients
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 100 Grams | Calories: 370 Cal | Total Fat 3 g: 4% | Saturated Fat 0.6g: 3% | Trans Fat: 0 Grams| Polyunsaturated Fat :1.4 g| Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g| Cholesterol 0mg: 0%| Sodium 1760 mg: 77%| Total Carbohydrate 75 g: 27%| Dietary Fiber 4g: 14%| Total Sugars 3g| Includes 0g Added Sugars: 0%| Protein 12g: 24%| Vitamin D 0mcg: 0%| Calcium 80 mg: 6%| Iron 1.7 mg: 10%| Potassium 334 mg: 8%
Notes
Do not rest the prepared batter for a long time.
Chef’s Tips
• Onions, coriander leaves, chilies, and tomatoes are the common topping ingredients. However, you can also use bell peppers and carrots, too.
• You can skip vegetables and add some peanut podi or idli podi, too.
• Cook until the Uttapam turns brown on both sides to enhance its taste.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot uttapams with sambar, green coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and potato curry.
Popular Recipes
View All
Vegetable momos are delicious bite-sized dumplings enjoyed throughout India as a snack. They are boiled...
Butter chicken, also known as murgh makhani, is one of the most popular Indian dishes...