Moong dal Onion Uttapam

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Ria Pai (@riapai009)

Moong Dal Onion Uttapam is a wholesome and flavorful South Indian breakfast delight. Made with a protein-rich moong dal batter, this uttapam is topped with finely chopped onions, green chilies, and fresh coriander. Soft and spongy on the inside, with a golden, crisp exterior, it pairs perfectly with coconut chutney...

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
5min
Total Time
15min
Moong dal Onion Uttapam  recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 4 uttapams)

Moong dal Batter

  • 1 1/2cup
    Moong dal
  • 1/2cup
    Urad dal
  • 1tsp
    Fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2tbsp
    Salt

Stuffing for onion uttapam

  • 2
    Onion
  • Few curry leaves
  • Few Coriander leaves
  • 2
    green chillies
  • Salt to taste
  • 1tsp
    Podi masala
  • pinch
    of asafoetida

How to make Moong dal Onion Uttapam

  1. Prepare the moong dal batter and ferment over night. Mix well after fermentation.

    Step 1.1: Prepare the moong dal batter and ferment over night
    Step 1.2: Prepare the moong dal batter and ferment over night
  2. Chop onion , curry leaves, green chillies and coriander leaves finely and add in a bowl . Add slices like salt, pinch of asafoetida and idli podi masala

    Step 1.1: Chop onion , curry leaves, green chillies and coriander leaves finely and add in a bowl
    Step 1.2: Chop onion , curry leaves, green chillies and coriander leaves finely and add in a bowl
    Step 1.3: Chop onion , curry leaves, green chillies and coriander leaves finely and add in a bowl
  3. Heat cast iron tawa on medium flame, splash some drops of water to check temperature. Pour a ladle of moong dal batter . Don't overspread, it should be thick unlike dosa. Add the stuffings while it is getting cooked.

    Step 1.1: Heat cast iron tawa on medium flame, splash some drops of water to check temperature
    Step 1.2: Heat cast iron tawa on medium flame, splash some drops of water to check temperature
  4. Dress some ghee for authentic taste and flip in a min.

    Step 1.1: Dress some ghee for authentic taste and flip in a min
    Step 1.2: Dress some ghee for authentic taste and flip in a min
  5. Let the onion caramelize for 1-2 min and flip again. Serve hot with your favourite chutney.

    Step 1.1: Let the onion caramelize for 1-2 min and flip again
    Step 1.2: Let the onion caramelize for 1-2 min and flip again
    Step 1.3: Let the onion caramelize for 1-2 min and flip again

Tips & Tricks

  1. Soak the moong dal for at least 4 hours and blend it into a smooth batter for a soft texture.

  2. The batter for moong dal onion uttapam should be thick.

  3. Cook on medium heat to achieve a crisp base without burning while allowing the inside to cook through.

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