Bajra Onion Uttapam Recipe

• STEP 1.Soak 1 cup urad dal and 1 tsp methi seeds together for 6 hours.

• STEP 2.Soak ½ cup bajra and ½ cup idli rice together for 6 hours.

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• STEP 1.Blend the soaked dal to make a smooth batter.add a little water while grinding.

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• STEP 1.Next, blend the soaked bajra and rice to make a smooth batter.add a little water while grinding.

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• STEP 1.In a large mixing bowl combine both the batters. Add 1 tbsp salt and mix well to fully combine.

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• STEP 1.Cover and ferment for 8 hours.

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• STEP 1.Once the batter has fermented, it will be fluffy and have air pockets. Stir the batter.

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• STEP 1.For the uttapam topping,in a bowl add 1 onion finely chopped, 1 capsicum finely chopped, 1 green chilli finely chopped, 4 sprig mint finely chopped, 1 tsp cumin powder and salt to taste. Stir to combine

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• STEP 1.Preheat a pan and sizzle a little water to check that it is hot.

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• STEP 1.Ladle the batter onto the pan and spread it in circular motion with the back of the ladle, to make a thick pancake.

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• STEP 1.Sprinkle some uttapam topping and press it down a little. Drizzle some ghee.

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• STEP 1.When the bottom of the uttapam has grilled gently flip it over, to cook the top side.

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• STEP 1.After about 30 seconds flip again and remove when veggies are golden brown.

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• STEP 1.Serve hot with coconut mango chutney.