Visually similar to a pizza, uttapam is a South Indian dish consisting of a batter (based on rice and lentils) that is fried and topped with chopped vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, carrots, chiles, and corn. There is also a version of the dish called mini uttapam, usually served in four pieces per portion, with variable toppings and a number of side dishes.
Traditionally, uttapam is accompanied by sambhar on the side – a rich lentil curry with the addition of onions, coconut, and eggplant.
Indian Rice Pancakes | (ಉತ್ತಪ್ಪ – Uttappa)
Course: Appetizers, BreakfastCuisine: Indian, South IndianDifficulty: Medium4
servings8
hours20
minutes300
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minutesVisually similar to a pizza, uttapam is a South Indian dish consisting of a batter (based on rice and lentils) that is fried and topped with chopped vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, carrots, chiles, and corn. There is also a version of the dish called mini uttapam, usually served in four pieces per portion, with variable toppings and a number of side dishes.
Ingredients
- for onion toppings:
2 onion (finely chopped)
2 chilli (finely chopped)
1 inch ginger (finely chopped)
few curry leaves (finely chopped)
2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)
½ tsp salt
- for batter:
3 cup dosa rice / sona masuri rice
½ tsp methi / fenugreek seeds
1 cup urad dal
2 cup puffed rice / churumuri / murmura (washed & squeezed)
1½ tsp salt
oil for roasting
Directions
- firstly, in a large bowl take 2 onion, 2 chilli, 1 inch ginger, few curry leaves, 2 tbsp coriander and ½ tsp salt.
- mix well making sure everything is well combined.
- also, heat the griddle and pour a ladleful of dosa batter.
- spread out in a circular motion slightly thick than regular masala dosa.
- now spread the toppings on top of the uttappa evenly.
- after the topping have been added press gently so the toppings are pressed into the batter.
- add 1 tsp of oil around the uttappa.
- cover it and let it cook for 1-2 minutes in low flame.
- flip over on the other side once the uttappa turns golden brown.
- finally, onion uttapam is ready to be served with chutney of your choice.
