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Village Style Onion Uthappam

கிராமத்து முறை வெங்காய ஊத்தப்பம்

By Ganesan Kannan

45 mins Serves 4 Medium Tirunelveli

Village Style Onion Uthappam is the Tamil breakfast that keeps a whole state running — soft, steaming and always served with chutney and sambar.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Soak rice, urad dal and fenugreek separately for 4 hours.

  2. 2

    Grind urad dal to a fluffy batter first, then the rice to a slightly coarse batter, and mix with salt by hand.

  3. 3

    Ferment overnight in a warm place until the batter doubles.

  4. 4

    Cook village style onion uthappam on a hot seasoned pan or in a steamer until done.

  5. 5

    Serve hot with coconut chutney, sambar and a spoon of idli podi with gingelly oil.

சமையல் குறிப்பு

புளித்த மாவை கையால் கலக்கவும்; கை சூடு மாவுக்கு நல்லது.

Mix the fermented batter by hand — the warmth of your palm keeps it alive.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 352 kcal
  • Protein: 14 g
  • Carbs: 22 g
  • Fat: 15 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.