Masala Uttapam

Looking for a delicious and easy breakfast? Try Masala Uttapam, a fluffy pancake topped with veggies and spices.

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Masala Uttapam is a South Indian breakfast delicacy many love for its fluffy texture and rich flavours. This savoury pancake is made with a fermented batter of rice and urad dal. It is topped with a delicious mix of onions, tomatoes, and spices. The uttapam is then cooked on a griddle until crispy and golden brown. Masala Uttapam is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or a satisfying snack.

Masala Uttapam

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Masala Uttapam

Looking for a delicious and easy breakfast? Try Masala Uttapam, a fluffy pancake topped with veggies and spices.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: South Indian, Tamil Nadu

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Raw Rice
• 3/4 cup Urad Dal
• as per taste Salt

For the Topping:

• 50 ml Oil - 50 ml
• 1 Onion large and finely chopped
• 2 Tomatoes large and finely chopped
• 4 Green Chillies finely chopped
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 tbsp Green Coriander finely chopped

Instructions

• Prepare the batter by grinding together rice, urad dal, little water and salt.
• Keep aside.
• Heat a little oil in a pan.
• Add the onion, tomatoes, green chillies, cumin seeds, green coriander and salt to taste.
• Mix thoroughly and cook for a few minutes.
• Keep the filling aside.
• Heat a non stick pan.
• Pour a ladleful of the batter and spread it evenly.
• Cook over a medium heat.
• Spread the filling on the batter, sprinkle a little oil around the sides and cook until it is brown on the underside.
• Turn and cook the other side as well.
• Serve hot with coconut and tomato chutney.