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    Home » Breakfasts / Snacks

    Uttapam recipe

    Published: Aug 30, 2016 · Last Modified: Aug 22, 2022 by Kanan Patel / 4 Comments

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    Uttapam recipe - a popular south Indian breakfast recipe. It is like a thick pancake made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. and sometimes few chopped veggies are added as a topping.

    Uttapam recipe (How to make uttapam), mixed vegetable uttapam recipe

    I always use just one all purpose batter for making idli, dosas, uttapam. We love south Indian food at home, so I usually make big batch of this batter.

    I store the leftover batter in the fridge and it stays good for 2-3 days. So the second day for breakfast, I make these uttapams.

    If I am in the rush or I do not feel like chopping the veggies in the morning, that time I sprinkle this rasam powder over the it. It tastes fantastic. Instead you can use any podi for this purpose.

    These are slightly crispy around the edges and outside while very soft and fluffy from the inside.

    The most IMPORTANT thing to consider for making it perfect - Always cook on medium to low heat, This way it will cook well from inside too. If cooked on high flame, then it will stay raw from inside. So be patient.

    Other uttapam recipes
    Oats uttapam  //  Rava uttapam  //  Bread uttapam (Coming soon)


    How to make uttapam recipe (Step by Step Photos):


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    1) Check this idli recipe post where I have shared the step by step recipe of making the idli-dosa batter. I usually make this the second day for breakfast, so I always use leftover idli batter. If the batter was in fridge, then remove ahead of time and bring it to room temperature before making.

    2) Heat the tawa or pan on medium heat. Grease it well using oil. Once hot, take ladleful of batter and pour into the center of the pan. Do not spread, let it flow itself. It should be thick.
    Uttapam recipe (How to make uttapam), mixed vegetable uttapam recipe

    3) Within few seconds you will notice lots of bubbles are forming. This means that your batter is well fermented and it will make very light and fluffy.

    4) Now drizzle the oil around the edges and on top. And let it cook on medium-low heat. Do not rush and do not increase the flame to high. Otherwise it will stay raw from inside. It takes little longer time to cook compared to dosa.
    Uttapam recipe (How to make uttapam), mixed vegetable uttapam recipe

    5) Once golden brown from the bottom, flip it and cook other side as well.

    6) Both sides should be golden brown and slightly crispy. Once done remove it to a plate and serve.
    Uttapam recipe (How to make uttapam), mixed vegetable uttapam recipe


    How to make vegetable uttapam recipe:


    1) Take all the veggies (onion, tomato, capscium, coriander, green chili, carrot) in a bowl. Sprinkle little salt.

    2) Mix well. NOTE: You can use your choice of vegetables. I sometimes make with only onions. Or sometimes I make with onion and tomato.
    Uttapam recipe (How to make uttapam), mixed vegetable uttapam recipe

    3) Now heat the tawa in a pan on medium heat. Grease it well using oil. Once hot pour the batter into the pan.

    4) Now sprinkle the prepared veggie mixture over it. Drizzle the oil around the edges and on top.
    Uttapam recipe (How to make uttapam), mixed vegetable uttapam recipe

    5) Once golden brown from the bottom, flip and cook other side.

    6) Once cooked from other side, remove it to a plate and continue making rest.
    Uttapam recipe (How to make uttapam), mixed vegetable uttapam recipe

    Serving suggestion: Serve with your choice of chutney (e.g. coconut chutney, pudina coconut chutney, coconut coriander chutney, red coconut chutney) or sambar as a breakfast or light meal. This can be packed into kids lunch box as well.

    Uttapam recipe (How to make uttapam), mixed vegetable uttapam recipe

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    Uttapam recipe (How to make uttapam), mixed vegetable uttapam recipe
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    Uttapam recipe

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    South Indian uttapam recipe - You can make it plain or top it with mixed vegetables. Serve with coconut chutney and samabr.
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: South Indian
    Calories: 176kcal
    Servings 3 servings
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    • 2 cups Idli/Dosa batter
    • ¼ cup Red onion finely chopped
    • ¼ cup Tomato finely chopped
    • ¼ cup Capsicum (Green bell pepper) finely chopped
    • ¼ cup Carrots grated
    • 1 Green chili finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons Cilantro or coriander leaves
    • Salt - to taste
    • 2-3 tablespoons Oil or butter
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    Instructions 

    Making uttapam recipe:

    • Heat the tawa or pan on medium heat. Grease it well using oil.
    • Once hot, take ladleful of batter and pour into the center of the pan. Do not spread, let it flow itself. It should be thick.
    • Within few seconds you will notice lots of bubbles are forming.
    • Now drizzle the oil around the edges and on top. And let it cook on medium-low heat.
    • Once golden brown from the bottom, flip it and cook other side as well.
    • Both sides should be golden brown and slightly crispy. Once done remove it to a plate and serve.

    Making vegetable uttapam recipe:

    • Take all the veggies (onion, tomato, capscium, coriander, green chili, carrot) in a bowl. Sprinkle little salt. Mix well.
    • Now heat the tawa in a pan on medium heat. Grease it well using oil.
    • Once hot pour the batter into the pan.
    • Now sprinkle the prepared veggie mixture over it. Drizzle the oil around the edges and on top.
    • Once golden brown from the bottom, flip and cook other side.
    • Once cooked from other side, remove it to a plate and continue making rest.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.4g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 14.2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1850IU | Vitamin C: 30.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    1. Century Foods

      December 21, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you, Kanan! I like this recipe & look forward to using it. Looking so yummy.5 stars

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      • Kanan Patel

        December 22, 2021 at 5:45 am

        sure. Happy cooking!!

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    2. Nirav

      August 31, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Looks tempting and very colorful. Thanks for sharing this will be my Saturday breakfast 🙂

      happy cooking4 stars

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      • Kanan

        August 31, 2016 at 6:41 pm

        Hope you enjoy!!

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