With this uttapam recipe, you’ll get crispy yet fluffy uttapam that is super delicious and nutritious. This makes a filling breakfast or meal when served with chutney and sambar.
2tablespoonsCilantro or coriander leavesfinely chopped
Idli podias needed, Optional
5tablespoonsOilor Ghee for cooking uttapam
Instructions
Prepare the idli batter ahead of time or use the leftover batter. Add water to adjust the consistency, it should be pourable yet thick (chilla or pancake batter like consistency). Also, make sure that salt is added to the batter.
Prep veggies: Take all the chopped veggies in a bowl and mix.
Make uttapam: Heat the cast iron pan on medium heat. Once hot drizzle around 2 teaspoons of oil or ghee on the pan. Add around two ladlefuls of batter in the center of the pan. Spread lightly (keep it medium thick).
Sprinkle and spread the veggies on top evenly and let it cook. You will notice lots of air bubbles are forming and the bottom starts to turn golden brown.
When the top starts to dry out (not wet anymore) and peek at the bottom by lifting slightly using a spatula if it’s golden brown then drizzle around 2 teaspoons of oil or ghee on top.
Then flip it over using a large spatula. Allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes (or until veggies have crisped up slightly and turned golden brown).
Remove it to a plate (topping side up) and sprinkle idli podi (if using) and serve. Repeat the same with the remaining batter.
Notes
The batter consistency has to be right (thick yet pourable). The thin batter makes flat uttapam and is not fluffy. With thick batter, uttapam stays uncooked/raw from the inside center.
If using a cast iron pan then make sure that is seasoned well. Rub a slice of onion that helps to prevent the batter from sticking to the pan.
Always cook on medium heat to get the perfect golden crust. If the heat is too high then it can get dark brown quickly and stays raw from the inside.
The pan has to be nice and hot when you pour the batter. If you pour the batter on a cold pan then uttapam won’t get fluffy and turns out dense.