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Uttapam

Uttapam is a savory Indian pancake from South India, made from fermented rice and lentil batter. It is topped with vegetables and spices, creating a thick, soft, and delicious breakfast dish that is both nutritious and satisfying.

Indian India breakfast 🌿 Vegetarian 🌾 Gluten-free 🥛 Dairy-free

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Total

35 min

Servings

4 srv

Difficulty

Medium

Calories

280 kcal

Ingredients

For 4 serving(s)

1.00 cups Rice
0.50 cups Urad Dal (Split Black Lentils)
2.00 pieces Onion
2.00 pieces Tomato
2.00 pieces Green Chili
0.25 cups Coriander Leaves
1.00 tsp Salt
45.00 ml Coconut Oil
0.50 tsp Black Peppercorns
0.50 tsp Cumin Seeds
2.00 cups Water

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 280kcal
Protein: 12.00g
Carbs: 48.00g
Fat: 5.00g
Fiber: 4.00g

Instructions

1

Soak rice and urad dal separately in water for 4-6 hours, then grind them together with salt and water to make a smooth batter
2

Allow the batter to ferment overnight or for at least 8 hours until it becomes fluffy and doubles in volume
3

Chop onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and coriander leaves finely and set aside
4

Heat a non-stick griddle or tawa over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil
5

Pour a ladle of batter onto the center of the griddle and gently spread it into a thick round pancake using the back of the ladle
6

Sprinkle the chopped vegetables and spices on top of the batter
7

Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook until the bottom becomes golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes
8

Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden, then transfer to a plate and serve hot with chutney or sambar

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