Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Poha Paste

   In a bowl, take half a cup of thick poha. Add water and soak for 5 minutes until it softens well. Drain the poha and transfer it to a blender. Blend to a smooth paste.

2. 2.Make the Batter

   Transfer the poha paste to a large mixing bowl. Add half a cup of fine rava, half a cup of curd, half a cup of water, and half a teaspoon of salt. Mix well to form a smooth, lump-free batter.

3. 3.Rest the Batter

   Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 20 minutes. This allows the rava to absorb water and swell.

4. 4.Prepare Vegetable Toppings

   In a separate bowl, combine half a finely chopped onion, 5 finely chopped beans, half a finely chopped carrot, half a finely chopped capsicum, and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander. Add 1/4th teaspoon of salt and mix well.

5. 5.Check Batter Consistency

   After 20 minutes, check the poha batter. It should have a perfect, slightly thick but pourable consistency. Mix it once.

6. 6.Cook the Uttapam

   Heat a tawa or pan. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot tawa to form small pancakes. Immediately top with the prepared vegetable mixture. Press gently so the toppings stick to the batter.

7. 7.Season and Cook

   Sprinkle chilli flakes over the uttapams. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil around the edges. Cover and cook for 1 minute on medium flame.

8. 8.Flip and Cook

   After 1 minute, flip the uttapams over. Press gently and cook for another minute until the other side is golden brown and cooked well.

9. 9.Serve

   Once cooked on both sides, the Poha Uttapam is ready. Serve hot with ketchup or chutney.