Vegetable Uthappam

Uthappam is a dosa like dish made using fermented batter. Unlike dosa,uthappam is a thick pan cake like preparation with various toppings such as onions,tomatoes,carrots,peas etc.

Vegetable Uthappam

Ingredients

For the Batter

1 measure udad dal
3 measures par boiled rice
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
Salt

Toppings

1 finely chopped onion
1 carrot grated
50 gms fresh peas / frozen peas.

Method

• Wash the rice and udad dall separately until the water is clear.
• Soak them separately for about 4-5 hours.Add the fenugreek seeds to the udad dal while soaking.
• Grind the udad dal separately by adding little water till the ground mixture looks soft and fluffy.
• Take this out in a vessel.
• Grind the rice till its finely ground into a paste.
• Mix the Rice and Udad dall mixture add salt and stir well using a ladle.
• Let the batter rest for fermentation.

Note : Once the batter is fermented you can store in the fridge and can make uthappams/dosas anytime you desire.

• Heat a tava / griddle.
• Take a ladleful of batter and spread it evenly on the tava like a pan cake.
• Sprinkle the chopped onions,carrots and peas on the uthappam.
• Drizzle oil around the uthappam and let it cook for about 2-3 mins.

• Turn the uthappam upside down and cook for another 2 minutes.

• Serve hot with coconut chutney and /or sambar.