Beetroot Uttapam
Beetroot Uttapam is a colorful and healthy twist on the traditional South Indian pancake called Uttapam. This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. Beetroot is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making this recipe a nutritious and delicious way to incorporate more veggies into your diet.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
145 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
23 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Raw White Rice
0.5 cup (100g)
Split Urad Dal (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Beetroot
0.5 cup, grated (50g)
Red Onion
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Common Salt
0.25 tsp (1.5g)
Plain Water
0.25 small glass (50g)
Olive Oil
2 tsp (10g)
Instructions
Preparation
Soak rice and urad dal separately in water for 4-5 hours.
Drain the water and grind the rice and urad dal separately to a fine paste. Mix them together in a bowl and add water as needed to get a smooth, pourable batter.
Add salt and mix well. Let the batter ferment for 8-10 hours or overnight.
Cooking Steps
Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat and grease it with oil.
Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it evenly into a circle. Sprinkle some grated beetroot and onion over the uttapam.
Drizzle a little oil around the edges and on top of the Uttapam.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
Flip the Uttapam and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the other side is also golden brown.
Transfer the Uttapam to a plate and serve hot .
Community Reviews & Results
Yashika Singh Saxena
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and it turned out so flavorful without using excessive oil. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Shalini Vardhan Nair
"Making this regularly for dinner, and I loved how light yet filling this Beetroot Uttapam turned out to be. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Alok Sen
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Aarav Dev Rao
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and Beetroot Uttapam turned out absolute perfection! Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"