Onion Uttapam (Easy South Indian Breakfast Recipe)
Delicious South Indian Breakfast or Tiffin called Pancakes or Uttapams made with leftover Idli Batter. Topped with finely chopped Onions, Onion Uttapam is gluten free and vegan breakfast or snack for the entire family.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 1/2 cups Idli Batter (1 cup is 250 ml measurement)
- 3 nos Onions (large) or 4 medium Finely chopped
- 3 to 4 nos Green chillies (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Water (To adjust batter consistency)
- Oil As required to cook the Uttapams (Preferably Sesame Oil )
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- 1
Take 2.5 cups of Idli Batter in a bowl and adjust consistency by adding 1/4 cup of water and salt to taste Note - Add very little salt as idli batter already contains salt.
- 2
Finely chop the Onions, green chillies and keep aside.
- 3
Heat a griddle or dosa pan, add few drops of oil and with a kitchen paper towel, wipe the surface well.
- 4
Now carefully pour a ladle of batter in the centre of the griddle and spread clockwise, ensuring the centre is slightly thick.
- 5
Quickly top the batter with chopped onions, some green chillies. Pat the onions with your spatula so that the batter absorbs it well.
- 6
Pour some oil on the sides and in the centre and cover the pan with a lid.
- 7
Ensure the flame is medium and allow the Uttapam to cook
- 8
Once you see the edges have cooked (brown), carefully flip it, pour some more oil and allow it cook.
- 9
Once the top has caramelized, remove from pan and Serve it piping hot with chutney of your choice.