Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Uttapam
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 300g parboiled (idli) rice, soaked 4 hours
- • 100g urad dal, soaked 2 hours
- • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds, soaked with the dal
- • 1.5 tsp salt
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- • 1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
- • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- • 3 tbsp oil, for cooking
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Grind the drained rice to a slightly coarse batter and the dal with fenugreek to a fluffy batter; combine with the salt.
2
Phase 2
Cover and leave in a warm place for 8-10 hours until bubbly and risen.
3
Phase 3
Heat a flat tawa over medium heat and grease it lightly with oil.
4
Phase 4
Pour a thick ladle of batter without spreading it thin; sprinkle onion, green chili, tomato, and coriander over the top and press in lightly.
5
Phase 5
Drizzle oil around the edges; cook until the base is golden, then flip and cook 2 minutes more.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with sambar and coconut chutney.