All you need is idli batter and choice of mixed vegetables to make these. They are kid friendly and great for either breakfast or snack. Serve with your favorite chutney, chutney podi and sambar.
About the Recipe
My son enjoys Indian breakfast items like idli, dosa, ponganalu etc. But my picky daughter refuses to eat them. It is a constant struggle to get her to eat anything. So I am always looking for ideas to make interesting dishes for her. These mini veg uttapam are basically cute little version of dosa or uthappam. This is a great recipe to sneak in some veggies for the kids. My daughter thought they were savory pancakes and enjoyed them without complaining. To make these uttappam more colorful, tasty and healthy, I add a mix of vegetables. Finely chopping them makes them inconspicuous that even picky eaters won’t mind. You can add your favorite veggies or simply make these plain. These are crispy on the outside and are soft in the middle. You can make these uthappams regular size but making these mini ones makes them appealing to the kids. Serve them as a stack for an adorable presentation. Enjoy with chutney and sambar.
Ingredients
For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below. Here are the ingredients you need to make these mini vegetable uthappam:
Idli Batter - you can use homemade or store-bought idli batter. I have 2 recipes for batter - one with idli rava and the other with idli rice on the blog. Or use your favorite recipe. Make sure that the batter is well fermented. If using leftover batter, bring it to room temperature before making uttappam.Mixed Vegetables - use your favorite vegetables. I usually add cabbage, carrot and green pepper. But you can also use green beans, onion, tomato, corn, green peas etc.Onion, green chilies, ginger, fresh cilantroCumin seedsSalt
Instructions
For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below. Here is how to make these mini mix veg uttapam recipe: In a medium size bowl, combine idli batter with finely chopped mix vegetables, green chilies, grated ginger, cumin seeds, cilantro and salt. Mix well. Heat a nonstick griddle/ tawa on medium-high heat. Make mini pancakes by adding 1 tablespoon of batter to the hot pan. Depending on the size of the pan, you can make about 6~8 pancakes at one time. Drizzle a few drops of oil on the uthappam. Cook till the bottom is lightly golden. Using a spatula, flip the uttapam and cook until golden on the other side.Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve hot right away with your favorite chutney.
Expert Tips
You can use homemade or store-bought idli batter. I have 2 recipes for batter - one made with idli rava and with idli rice on the blog. Or use your favorite recipe. Make sure that the batter is well fermented. If using leftover batter, bring it to room temperature before making uttappam.You can add your favorite vegetables. I usually add cabbage, carrot and green pepper. But green beans, onion, tomato, corn, green peas etc. are all great options. Make sure to finely chop the veggies.These mini vegetable uthappam are great to serve when hot. But if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1~2 days. Reheat before serving.Here are a few more ideas to jazz this recipe up:Onion uttapam - Use only onions. Instead of mixing them into the batter, use them as topping.Masala uttapam recipe - use aloo curry as the topping instead of the vegetables. Podi uthappam - sprinkle the top of the cooked uttappam with chutney podi and a generous drizzle of ghee.Tomato uthappam - add finely diced tomatoes on top.
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