Uthappam

Uthappam is a type of dosa or pancake in which vegetables are added to the batter before you make the dosa. Uthappam is traditionally made with dosa batter that has lightly soured.

However, you don’t need to stress if you don’t have exactly that, regular batter can be used to make it or better still, you could prepare the dosa batter in the morning and then make the uthappam later in the evening. Ghee can also be used instead of vegetable oil.

You don’t really need any additional side dish with this dosa recipe. This dish is perfect for you if you favor a quick breakfast. The batter could also be made in the night and then used the next day.

Health Benefits

1. Uthappam is a good source of carbohydrates, which gives the body the fuel to perform various functions.
2. This dish will also give you protein, which is very vital for growth and development. It makes our muscles, bones, and hair stronger. It is also low in calories and this means you are not in danger of gaining too much weight by eating uthappam regularly.

Ingredients

idli dosa batter: 2 cups

onion—chopped: 1

tomato, seeded and finely chopped: 1/2

green chillies--finely chopped: 2

carrot, finely shredded: 1

chopped cilantro: 2 tbsp

fresh or frozen peas: 1 tbsp

cumin seeds: 1 tsp

Small handful curry leaves

oil, for each uthappam: 1 tsp

How To Make Uthappam

1. Heat a griddle over medium heat.
2. Once it is hot enough, use a ladle to pour batter and spread the batter by rotating the griddle in circular motion. This should create a thick dosa. You’ll notice some bubbles in the uthappam after a minute.
3. Sprinkle over with all the vegetables and sprinkle cumin seeds last. Use a spatula or ladle to press the vegetables gently.
4. Sprinkle 1 tsp. oil over the dosa and drizzle a few drops on the vegetables.Once the bottom starts to turn golden brown, you’ll notice many holes on the top. Flip over the dosa so that the bottom side is now up.
5. If required, sprinkle this side with little oil. Let the other side cook for a couple of minutes.
6. Once it is properly cooked, use a spatula to remove the uthappam from the pan.
7. Serve hot with the sambar or chutney of your choice.

Tip:

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Trivia

1. Uthappam is also spelt as Uttapam but the important and natural ‘h’ sound which is necessary for pronouncing it in Tamil is usually missed.