South Indian Tomato Uttapam For A Nutritious Breakfast Or Snack

By Garima Johar

June 28, 2025

Uttapam is a South Indian staple, be it for breakfast or snacks; it is loved for its flavour and versatility. To make a savoury variation, you can try this tomato uttapam recipe at home.

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

Take soaked rice, urad dal, chana dal and fenugreek seeds. Grind them 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 or chutney.