Tomato Uttapam Recipe
Tomato Uttapam Recipe is yet another classic South Indian Breakfast item. Similar to dosas, but made thicker, giving them a soft and fluffy texture, Dosa Batter may be used to make uttapam and a choice of toppings can vary from onions to tomatoes or even paneer and cheese. Grated coconut, shredded carrots, minced vegetables are also popularly used. The toppings are usually added to the uttapam as it cooks on the griddle, so they cook along with the batter. Uttapam is also a common street food and healthy too since it is rich in carbohydrates, and contains no sugar or saturated fats. Use less oil while preparing and load up on the vegetables to keep them healthier.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for the batter (OR refer to this recipe for homemade Dosa Batter)
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1 cup Idli Rice
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1/2 cup Rice
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1/2 cup White Urad Dal (Split)
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1/2 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
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Salt
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to taste
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Water
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as required
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For tomato uttapam
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1/2 cup Onions
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chopped
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1/2 cup Tomatoes
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chopped or sliced cherry tomatoes
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1 to 2 tablespoon Green Chillies
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chopped
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2 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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chopped
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Oil
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or ghee to cook uttapam
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making Tomato Uttapam first you have to prepare the batter for the uttapam
Step 2
To do this, first soak raw rice and idli rice together, by combining the two and covering them with water in a deep dish, for 6-7 hours
Step 3
Similarly, soak urad dal and methi seeds in another dish
Step 4
After 6-7 hours, rinse the rice mixture and urad dal mixture 2 to 3 times free of the soaking water
Step 5
Then, using a mixer-grinder and using very little water, grind the urad dal with methi to a fine and fluffy batter
Step 6
Remove and keep aside
Step 7
Next, grind the rice mixture into a smooth batter
Step 8
Mix both the batters together and mix well
Step 9
Pour the batter into a large vessel, cover and set the batter aside to ferment for at least 8 to 10 hours
Step 10
Ensure that the vessel has enough space to allow for the rise of the batter as it ferments
Step 11
This fermentation process can be done overnight
Step 12
When the batter is ready, add salt, and mix well till you have a runny batter
Step 13
Chop all the ingredients under “For Tomato Uttapam” and mix well in a bowl
Step 14
Set aside till later use
Step 15
Pre-heat a griddle or non stick tawa on a medium heat
Step 16
Take 1 ladle of uttapam batter and pour it on the griddle
Step 17
Slightly spread it around in concentric circles like you would make a dosa, but ensure that you’re making a thick pancake
Step 18
Next, sprinkle the mixture of toppings all over the surface of the uttapam
Step 19
Drizzle a little oil or ghee to allow it to cook well
Step 20
Cover the uttapam with a lid and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until the base is cooked
Step 21
Flip the uttapam when the base is cooked to cook the reverse side as well
Step 22
Then remove from griddle and serve immediatelyServe the Tomato Uttapam Recipe along with Mixed Vegetable Sambar with Coconut Chutney or Red Chilli Chutney