Uthappam

Uthappam is a thick spongy version of dosa with a lot of flavourful toppings to make it irresistible. This is often made with left over dosa batter. Think of it as south-indian pizza !


What you need for Uthappam:

• Raw rice - 3 cup
• Boiled rice - 1 cup
• Fenugreek seed-2 tbsp
• Urad daal-1 cup
• Onion-1 chopped
• Green chilli-2 chopped
• Tomato-1 chopped
• Coriander leaves-few chopped
• Curry leaves-few
• Salt to taste

The preparation method for the batter:

• Soak rice ,fenugreek seeds and uraad daal in water for minimum 2 hours.
• Grind it to a fine batter using a blender or grinder. The batter should not be too watery or thick.  
• Allow it to ferment.Normally it takes a half a day.
• Add salt when you are ready to make Uthappam.

How to make a Uthappam:

• Heat a tawa / skillet.
• Take a ladle full of  batter and spread it to a thick but small dosa (6 inch dia. approximately). 
• Spread chopped onion,green chilli,curry leaves ,tomato and coriander leaves on top of it.
• When one side is done, flip it to the other side. Cook for 2-3 seconds and flip it again.
• Cook on both sides for a few seconds. Serve hot.