Uttapam Recipe An Uttapam is a staple delicious breakfast in the southern states of India. However, the recipe is enjoyed by all the states in India and even outside India. Uttapam is one of the healthiest recipes that is low on calories and high on good carbs. So, it keeps your appetite under control for a longer span of time, without adding to your daily calorie intake by a whopping amount. Uttapam is usually a thick kind of a pancake that is cooked in little ghee or oil or even a non-stick with a bit of steam — if you cover the lid.
Different uttapam recipes The good news is that there are so many variations of this delicious pancake available that you will be spoilt for choices. The uttapam is usually consumed with sambar and chutney. But there are many variations of chutneys too like coconut, coriander, garlic, tomato, etc. So you see the condiments also add to the taste of this delicious breakfast staple. You can add chopped tomatoes, onions, green chilies, capsicum, etc. to the uttapam batter too. However, some also like it plain. The batter The different ways of making uttapam largely depend on the batter. There are two main ingredients use to make the batters:
Rava/ Suji/ Semolina This recipe calls for rava/ suji or even semolina as it is called in English. This is a faster way to make the uttapam. Ideally, you can soak the rava in some sour yogurt and mix it well. Then leave this batter aside for about 20-30 minutes so that it can ferment. Then add whatever ingredients you like to create your own recipe. Remember that even Semolina is a healthy breakfast option and it works very well for the recipe Rice This is the more traditional variation of the uttapam and is a little more difficult to make. In this recipe, the rice and dal are soaked and then mixed well in a grinder or blender. The batter is then allowed to ferment for a while too. It is a lightly heavier option than the semolina variation but is equally tasty. Both the uttapam recipe either from rice or rava turn out to be delicious. These days, a lot of dietitians are also created multi-grain uttapam by adding healthy grains and pulses to the batter. Doing so helps in getting a different and yet healthier version of the breakfast. Though uttapam is usually eaten at breakfast, it can be easily consumed through the day also — for lunch, dinner or even a snack. It tastes fine a little cold too and hence is a clever option for your children’s lunch box also.
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