How long does Plain Uttapam take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Plain Uttapam serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Plain Uttapam vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Plain Uttapam?

1000 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 100 ml Water, 4 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Plain Uttapam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Plain Uttapam?

About 541 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Plain Uttapam

Name: Plain Uttapam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 1000 grams Idli Dosa Batter, For Mixing; 100 ml Water, For Adjusting Consistency; 4 tbsp Oil

45 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 40 min

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Also known as uthappam, oothappam, uttappa, sada uttapam · Veg · Tiffin

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Plain uttapam of ready idli dosa batter spread thick on a tawa and cooked golden on both sides. A mild vegetarian breakfast, serves 4, about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

3 items

4 people

Idli Dosa Batter, For MixingSee how to make it1000 grams
Water, For Adjusting Consistency100 ml
Oil4 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	541kcal	2164kcal
Protein	13g	50g
Carbohydrate	80g	320g
Fat	18g	72g
Fibre	5g	20g

Method

1
Take the ready idli dosa batter in a bowl. Mix it gently and add water little by little until it is thick but easy to pour. Do not make it as thin as dosa batter.
Idli Dosa BatterWater
2
Heat a tawa on medium flame for 2 minutes until a few drops of water sizzle and dry at once. Pour a little oil on it and spread it lightly.
Oil
3
Pour one ladle of batter in the centre and spread it gently into a thick round uttapam. Keep the flame medium and drizzle a little oil around the edges. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the top looks set and the bottom turns golden.
4
Flip the uttapam and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the second side is cooked and has light golden spots. Remove it from the tawa and repeat the same way to make about 8 uttapams.

Before you start

How long does Plain Uttapam take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Plain Uttapam serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Plain Uttapam vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Plain Uttapam spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Plain Uttapam?: 1000 grams Idli Dosa Batter, 100 ml Water, 4 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Plain Uttapam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Plain Uttapam?: About 541 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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