Step-by-Step Recipe for Delightful, Soft Sooji Uttapam | RECIPE

Uttapam is one of the most loved Indian breakfasts with its origins in the southern parts of the country. It is a light, healthy, and flavorful dish. It is thicker in texture, unlike dosa and is made up of semolina or 'sooji'. 

Let's see how you can make it under 15 minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 cup sooji (rava/semolina)
• 1 cup curd (slightly sour works best)
• ½ cup water (adjust as needed)
• Salt to taste
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp capsicum, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp grated carrot
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• ½ tsp eno (fruit salt) OR ¼ tsp baking soda (for fluffiness)
• Oil or ghee for cooking

Method:

Step 1: Mix sooji and curd in a bowl, add water to smooth and adjust the consistency of the batter. 

Step 2: Cover the bowl and keep it overnight at room temperature for slight fermentation.

Step 3: Next morning, add more water accordingly to adjust the thickness of the batter. Make sure it is not too thick or too thin in consistency.

Step 4: Mix onion, tomato, chilli, capsicum, and coriander in a small bowl. Mix them properly with the batter.

Step 5: Just before cooking the uttappam, add Eno or baking soda and mix gently. The batter will become airy and fluffy.

Step 6: Heat some oil in a pan. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it in a thick circle. 

Step 7: Drizzle some oil drops on the edges and the surface of the poured batter.

Step 8: Cover the pan with a lid or plate for 1-2 minutes on medium flame.  

Step 9: Uncover the pan, flip the uttapam to the other side and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes. 

Step 10: Cook the uttapam until golden-brown and serve with green chilli and coconut chutney or ketchup. Enjoy!