Uttapam
Ingredients
2 cups
Idli batter
(recipe under "Idli")
2 tsps
Ginger
(crushed)
1 tsp
Salt
(or to taste)
1 tsp
Cumin seeds
½ cup
Tomatoes
(finely chopped)
½ cup
Green bell pepper
(finely chopped)
½ cup
Carrot
(grated)
½ cup
Onion
(finely chopped)
¼ cup
Green coriander
(finely chopped)
2 Tbsps
Green chilies
(finely chopped)
Podi Masala
(substitute sambar masala, for sprinkling)
oil
(for cooking)
Instructions
1
Combine ginger, salt and cumin seeds in the batter.
2
The batter should be thick but pourable.
3
Heat a frying pan on low heat, coat with little oil.
4
Pour and spread ⅓ cup of the Idli batter to look like a pancake, (about 6 inches).
5
Sprinkle about a tablespoon of each vegetable and chilies to taste, to cover the Uttapam.
6
Gently dab with the back of the spatula.
7
Sprinkle a little podi masala.
8
Drizzle some oil around the edge and top.
9
Cover and cook on low heat for a couple of minutes.
10
Flip and.cook for a minute to roast the vegetables and flip over again.
11
Let brown a little underneath then remove from heat.
12
Repeat with the remaining batter.
13
Serve with sambar and coconut chutney.