Uttapam | Diabetic-Friendly South Indian Pancake
Uttapam is a traditional South Indian Breakfast pancake, which is made in homes & restaurants. It's a healthier South Indian food like Idli dosa.
Uttapam is also called Oothapam or Uttappa. It's rich in protein and a good vegan food. It's a delicious, slightly tangy taste that attracts you to eat. It's topped with green vegetables like tomato, onion and coriander.
If you are looking for a good healthy dish that tastes good, Uttapam is one of the good options.
Here we are sharing the Uttapam recipe which does not increase your blood sugar level. It's a good choice for a diabetic person. We keep in mind the EGL (Estimated Glycemic Load) value of ingredients in this recipe so it does not impact your sugar level and doesn't hamper the taste.
Uttapam Recipe Ingredients
- Diabexy Dosa mix100g
- NutroActive Mineral saltA pinch
- GheeSmall quantity
- Onion (chopped)As desired
- Tomato (chopped)As desired
- Coriander leavesAs desired
- Green chili (chopped)As desired
- Other veggies of choiceOptional
- WaterAs needed
How to Make Uttapam: Step-by-Step Guide
Take 100g Diabexy Dosa Mix and add water to make the batter. Mix it well and make it like a smooth paste.
Add a pinch of NutroActive Mineral Salt to the batter and mix well.
Heat a pan and grease it with ghee.
Pour the batter into the pan. Spread well to make the uttapam.
Chop the onion, tomatoes, cilantro, green chilies & veggies of your choice. Sprinkle a teaspoon of ghee into it.
Allow some time for it to be cooked on a slow flame. Flip and cook the other side if desired.
Your soft, fluffy uttapam is ready to eat!
It's a great healthy choice. You can start your day with low-glycemic food.
- The batter should not be too thick or too thin because if it's too thin uttapam won't hold its shape and if it's too thick it might be uncooked.
- Fermenting for 5-6 hours on batter makes uttapam fluffy and soft - fermentation can play a good role.
- Experiment with your toppings. Onions, tomatoes, chilies & coriander are the most general toppings but you can try carrots, bell peppers & other vegetables of your choice.
- Need to cook both sides of any kind of uttapam. Ensure it is cooked very well.
- Uttapam is generally cooked at medium temperature. High temperatures might burn the bottom.
How to Serve Uttapam
Serve uttapam hot for better taste. It tastes really good with coconut chutney, tomato chutney & mint chutney. It also depends on you what type of taste you prefer. It also tastes good with sambhar. You can try different types of sauce and chutney with uttapam. You can place the uttapam on a large plate so you can cut it into pieces if large.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! This uttapam uses Diabexy Dosa mix (85% reduced glycemic load). With only 7 EGL, it's an excellent diabetic-friendly breakfast.
Regular dosa batter has a higher glycemic load. Diabexy Dosa mix has 37g plant-based protein per 100g and is specially formulated for diabetics.
Diabexy Dosa mix is instant and doesn't require fermentation. However, fermenting for 5-6 hours can make it fluffier.
Add onions, tomatoes, green chilies, coriander, carrots, bell peppers, corn, or grated cheese.
Yes, you can use coconut oil or any plant-based oil for a vegan version.
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