Onion Uttapam
Onion Uttapam is a South Indian breakfast dish made from dosa batter and topped with finely chopped onions. It's soft, thick, and slightly crispy on the edges, with the sweetness of onions adding a delightful flavor. It's a great choice for a filling and nutritious meal, served with chutney or sambar.
Allergen Information: Contains Gluten
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
196 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
37 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Rice, raw, milled
1 small bowl (100g)
Split Urad Dal (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Chopped Onion
0.25 small cup (25g)
Chopped Green Chilli
2 tsp (5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Instructions
Preparation
Rinse the rice and urad dal in water separately and soak them in water for 4-5 hours.
Grind the urad dal and rice separately in a blender to a smooth batter consistency. Mix both the batter and add salt. Let it ferment overnight or for 8-10 hours.
Cooking Steps
Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat. Pour a ladle full of batter onto the tawa and spread it in a circular motion to make a thin uttapam.
Sprinkle some chopped onion and green chilies on top of the uttapam.
Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges of the uttapam and cook until the bottom turns golden brown.
Flip the uttapam and cook the other side until it turns golden brown.
Serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Kavita Vardhan Kumar
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and Onion Uttapam has quickly become a household favorite. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Shikha Saran Srivastava
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and this version of Onion Uttapam is so much better than restaurant style. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will be making this again very soon."
Tanvi Rani Thakur
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and this version of Onion Uttapam is so much better than restaurant style. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Will be making this again very soon."
Amit Lata Sinha
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and it was light on digestion while being super quick to cook. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"