Vegetable Uttapam Recipe: Quick South Indian Breakfast For Busy Mornings

By Garima Johar

July 23, 2026

Uttapam features assorted vegetables swirled in an urad dal-based batter. Thanks to its ease of preparation and versatility, uttapam is one of the go-to breakfast recipes during busy mornings.

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 coconut chutney.