Vegetable Uttapam Recipe with Ready Made Idli Dosa Batter

Uttapam is a very popular South Indian breakfast dish. It is similar to dosa but slightly thicker  and usually in south indian homes is made with with leftover  batter.Vegetable Uttapams are topped with finely chopped vegetables. You can make use of vegetables like carrots, capsicum, onion, betroots and cabbage or any that is left in your fridge. They can be easily prepared at home and are  great for tiffin as well. Served with  coconut chutney and sambar , its a delish meal. 

So lets dive in

Makes:

2 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup Idli Dosa Batter

1/4 cup Onion , finely chopped

1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper , finely chopped

1/4 cup Carrot , finely chopped

2 Green Chillies , finely chopped

2 tablespoons Coriander Leaves , finely chopped

Cheese 

Oil , for greasing

Method

Adjust the consistency of the batter by adding water to make it pourable.It should be pancake batter consistency.

Add light seasoning like salt, red chili powder to the veggie toppings.

Warm up  the dosa pan .Once warm, pour in half cup of batter in the center working your way out for a big uttapam or pour quarter cup for each mini uttapam.

Once you see bubbles on the top, add in your toppings and press in gently.

Do not overcrowd the top with veggies.

Now add a spoonful of oil or ghee on the sides of the uttapam.

Let it cook for 2 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown.

Carefully flip the uttapam and cook on the other side for 1-2 minutes on low heat or until the veggies are browned a bit.Add some mozarella cheese, cover and cook for 30 sec and transfer it to a serving dish.

Repeat the process for the remaining uttapams.

Serve hot with chutney and sambar.