South Indian Spiced Veggie Uttapam Recipe

About this recipe

South Indian Spiced Veggie Uttapam is a flavorful and hearty breakfast dish perfect for a united family. Made with fermented rice and lentil batter, it is topped with colorful vegetables and infused with aromatic spices like cumin and mustard seeds. This dish pairs beautifully with coconut chutney or tomato-based sauces, offering a wholesome and satisfying start to the day. The soft, pancake-like texture combined with the vibrant toppings makes it a crowd-pleaser for all ages.

Ingredients

• 1 Kg Idly/Dosa Batter
• 1 pc (approx. 500 g to 800 g) Cabbage
• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 100 g Hing Khoda
• 100G Oleo
• 500 g Capsicum Green
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 50G Green Chilies
• 100 g Jeera
• 100 g Red Chili Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds

Instructions

1. 1. Prepare the topping by mixing the chopped tomato, capsicum, shredded cabbage, green chilies, curry leaves, and coriander leaves in a bowl. Add salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder, then combine well.
2. 2. Heat a non-stick skillet or tawa over medium heat and add 1 tsp vegetable oil. Once hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them sputter for 30 seconds. Sprinkle hing to enhance the aroma.
3. 3. Pour a ladleful of the fermented batter onto the skillet to form a medium-sized pancake. Spread slightly for even thickness and ensure the batter is not too thin.
4. 4. Quickly sprinkle the prepared vegetable topping evenly over the batter while it is still wet. Gently press the toppings using a spatula so they stick to the pancake.
5. 5. Cook on medium heat until the underside turns golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip the uttapam carefully and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are lightly charred and the pancake is cooked through.
6. 6. Repeat the process with the remaining batter and vegetable topping, adding oil as needed between batches.
7. 7. Serve hot uttapams with coconut chutney or tomato-based dipping sauces for a delightful breakfast.