Rava Uttapam Recipe – Quick & Easy Indian Breakfast
Ingredients
Sooji (Semolina) - 1 cup
Plain Yogurt - 1/2 cup
Water - 1/2 cup
Serrano Pepper - 1-2 qty.
Ginger - 1 inch piece
Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
Carrot - 1/2 cup (shredded)
Onion - 1/4 cup (chopped)
Cilantro - 2 Tbsp
Baking Soda - 1/2 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Oil/ ghee - for frying
Uttapam is similar to a classic dosa, but it is thicker and filled with veggies! Made with a sooji and yogurt batter, chopped carrots, onion, ginger and green chilis, this flavorful uttapam recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast. Whip this instant rava uttapam recipe up in less than 30 minutes!
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make our Rava Uttapam Recipe. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our Sooji Uttapam calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our uttapam recipe in hindi.
Instructions
How to make Rava Uttapam:
1) In a medium sized mixing bowl, add 1 cup Sooji, 1/2 cup yogurt, and 1/2 cup water. Mix and let rest for 20 minutes.
2) After 20 minutes, the batter has had time to absorb the liquid and you may need to add in a little more water to get the right consistency. The batter should have a medium consistency, not too thick or thin.
3) Using a mortar and pestle, grind 1/2 inch sliced ginger and 1-2 chopped serrano peppers together until a coarse paste forms.
4) Add the ginger and pepper paste to the uttapam batter along with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup chopped onions, and 2 Tbps chopped cilantro. Mix everything together.
PRO TIP: Feel free to add in any other veggies you enjoy!
5) Next, add in 1/2 tsp baking soda and mix again.
6) In a large frying pan on medium heat, add 1 Tbsp oil/ghee. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the uttapam batter into the pan.
7) Cook until they are golden brown on each side (about 2-3 minutes).
8) Remove from the pan and serve with a side of SWAD Coconut Chutney. Enjoy!
Uttapam is similar to a classic dosa, but it is thicker and filled with veggies! Made with a sooji and yogurt batter, chopped carrots, onion, ginger and green chilis, this flavorful uttapam recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast. Whip this instant rava uttapam recipe up in less than 30 minutes!
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make our Rava Uttapam Recipe. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our Sooji Uttapam calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below. We also have an option to view our uttapam recipe in hindi.
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