Description
Mixed vegetable uttapam is a nutritious and delicious South Indian dish made with fermented rice and lentil batter, topped with colorful vegetables. It is rich in fiber, protein, and essential vitamins, making it a great choice for a healthy breakfast or light meal. The fermentation process enhances gut health, while the vegetables add antioxidants and micronutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup idli/dosa batter (fermented)
- ¼ cup onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup tomato (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup capsicum (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup carrot (grated)
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)
- 1 green chili (finely chopped, optional)
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp salt (or as needed)
- 1 tsp oil/ghee for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat a tawa (griddle) on medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or ghee.
- Pour a ladle of idli/dosa batter onto the tawa and spread it slightly (keep it thick like a pancake).
- Sprinkle the chopped vegetables evenly over the uttapam.
- Press the toppings gently with a spatula so they stick to the batter.
- Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges and cook on low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the tawa and serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
Notes
This low-calorie, high-fiber uttapam is an excellent meal for weight management and digestion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 180Kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g