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Vegetable Uttapam Recipe

Uttapam or Vegetable Uttapam is a popular South Indian recipe. It is a kind of pancake prepared from rice and dal batter along with some colorful veggies.
Course Breakfast, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 125kcal

Ingredients

  • 400 grams Rice I have used here normal rice which I have throughout the year. You can use Idli rice if you want it to be close to traditional.
  • 100-120 grams Urad Dal
  • 5 cups Water for soaking Rice and Dal
  • 1/2 tbsp Methi or Fenugreek seeds (optional) Soak the seeds along with Rice and Dal
  • 1 medium Carrot, grated or chopped finely
  • 1-2 medium Onions, chopped
  • 2-3 Green Chillies
  • 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped finely Note: [You can add any vegetable of your choice. It can vary as per the seasonal availability. You can add capsicum, beet, and other veggies.]

Instructions

How to make Vegetable Uttapam or Veg Uttapam - Step by Step Recipe

  • First of all, rinse the Rice, Urad Dal and Methi Seeds (if using) thoroughly.
  • Soak all the ingredients in the required amount of water for 4-5 hours.
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  • After that grind them using the wet blade of grinder jar. You can change the water before grinding. I would suggest using the same water in which the ingredients are soaked.
  • Keep aside the mixed batter in a bowl for about 8-9 hours at room temperature to enable the fermentation. I usually prefer to ferment the mixture overnight.
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  • After 8 hours, check the rice batter if it is fermented properly or not. If it looks a bit thick, you can add 1/2 a cup of water to make the consistency perfect.
  • Meanwhile, chop the vegetables and take them in a mixing bowl.
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  • Add some salt and turmeric as needed. Mix all the veggies nicely.
  • Now, take a pan. Heat some oil in it. Turn the flame to low.
  • Pour gently the batter using a ladle or spoon into the pan.
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  • Now after 30-40 seconds, spread some veggies on top of the uttapam.
  • Sprinkle some oil over the batter and veggies. This will look like a thick pancake.
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  • Flip the uttapam. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on low flame for about a minute.
  • After 1 min, uncover the pan. Flip the other side and cook for few more seconds if required.
  • Cook both sides properly. Keep patience and follow these steps to prepare Uttapam for the rest of the batter.
  • Your Uttapam is ready. Serve it hot with some coconut chutney or sambar dal. You can enjoy it even with some tomato ketchup as well. :)
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Notes

Here are a few tips which may be useful for you.
  1. The rice and dal batter should not be too thick or too thin. It should be of perfect consistency so that it can be easily poured on the pan.
  2. You should follow the fermentation process strictly. If the batter does not ferment properly, Uttapam might not taste good.
  3. Try to ferment the batter overnight to avoid any hustle and bustle. In this case, you can use the batter easily in the morning to make a healthy breakfast.
  4. Make sure you grease the pan well before cooking so that the pancake does not stick to the pan.
  5. You should try to make the Uttapam a bit thicker like pancakes. But do not make it too thick, in that case, it might remain uncooked from inside.
  6. Throughout the cooking process, keep the gas flame on low. If required, you can modify it to Medium. But try to keep it on low flame, it will enhance the cooking procedure for Uttapam. Otherwise, it may seem from the outside that Uttapam is cooked, but it will not from inside.