Fermented rice and urad dal batter cooks into thick South Indian pancakes topped with onion, chile, and cilantro.
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Soak the rice for 6 hours, and soak the urad dal and fenugreek seeds in a separate bowl for 4 hours.
Grind the soaked rice and dal separately with a little water until smooth.
Mix the batters with salt and ferment for 8 hours.
Finely chop the onions, green peppers, and cilantro.
Heat a pan over medium heat and spread one ladle of batter into a thick circle.
Sprinkle the onion mixture over the top and drizzle a little oil around the edges.
Cook the thick pancake in a covered pan for 3 minutes, flip it, and brown for 2 more minutes.
Serve the hot pancakes with chutney and sambar.
💡 Tip: Keeping the batter spread thick gives uttapam a soft center and lightly crisp edges.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve for breakfast with coconut chutney, sambar, and hot filter coffee.
~260
kcal calories
8
g protein
48
g carbs
5
g fat
2.5g
Sugar
1.3g
Fiber
1168.1mg
Sodium
1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (67%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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