How To Make Uttapam In 10 Minutes: Follow This Quick South Indian Recipe

By Garima Johar

October 27, 2026

If you’re craving a South Indian snack but are short on time, uttapam is the perfect option you can rely on. This 10-minute uttapam recipe gets you a filling meal. Follow these 5 steps and serve with sambar and chutney.

Ingredients

1 cup idli rice 1/4 cup urad dal 1/4 cup chana dal 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 tomato 1/2 onion Coriander leaves Salt to taste Oil for cooking

Step 1

Soak rice, urad dal, chana dal, and fenugreek seeds. Grind into a smooth batter.

Step 2

Let the batter ferment till it is fluffy and approximately doubled in volume.

Step 3

Mix chopped tomatoes, onion, and coriander leaves. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a tawa and pour a ladleful of batter. Sprinkle the tomato mixture on top.

Step 5

Cook on both sides till golden brown and serve with sambar and nariyal chutney.