Step 1: Prepare the Onion Topping

Add finely chopped onion, finely chopped green chili, finely chopped ginger, finely chopped curry leaves, and finely chopped coriander to a bowl. Add salt to taste and mix all the ingredients well until combined.

Step 2: Cook the Uttappam - First Side

Heat a dosa pan or non-stick griddle. Pour 2 ladles of dosa batter onto the hot pan and spread it gently to form a thick pancake. Immediately, add a generous amount of the prepared onion topping onto the dosa batter. Gently press the topping into the batter using a spatula to ensure it sticks. Drizzle oil around the edges of the uttappam. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 1 minute until the base is golden brown and the topping is slightly cooked.

Step 3: Cook the Uttappam - Second Side

Remove the lid and carefully flip the uttappam to cook the other side. Cover again and cook for another 1 minute until the topping is cooked and the uttappam is golden brown on both sides.

Step 4: Serve

Once cooked, remove the Onion Uttappam from the pan and serve hot with coconut chutney or any chutney of your choice.

• Ensure the pan is hot before pouring the batter for a crispy uttappam.

• Press the topping gently into the batter so it adheres well when flipping.

• Adjust the amount of green chilies and ginger according to your spice preference.

• Add other finely chopped vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or tomatoes for a mixed vegetable uttappam.

• Sprinkle grated cheese on top before covering for a cheesy variation.

• Serve with different chutneys like tomato chutney or peanut chutney.