Vegetable Uttapam

Vegetable Uttapam is a savory South Indian pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter, topped with an assortment of fresh vegetables. It is a nutritious and flavorful breakfast option that is both filling and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Rice flour - 1 cup
• Urad dal flour - 1/4 cup
• Water - 1 1/2 cups
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Green bell pepper - 1/2, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Green chilies - 1, finely chopped (optional)
• Oil - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, urad dal flour, and salt. Gradually add water to form a smooth batter. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
2. After resting, stir the batter well. If it's too thick, add a little more water to achieve a pourable consistency.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the chopped onion, tomato, green bell pepper, grated carrot, coriander leaves, and green chilies (if using).
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or tawa over medium heat and add a teaspoon of oil, spreading it evenly.
5. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread it out gently into a thick pancake shape.
6. Evenly distribute the vegetable mixture on top of the batter and drizzle a little oil around the edges.
7. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip it and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
8. Repeat the process with the remaining batter and vegetables, adding oil as needed.
9. Serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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