Veg Rava Uthappam with Coconut Chutney - Quick Breakfast

Step 1: Prepare the Rava Batter

Take 1 cup of Upma Rava (Suji or Semolina) in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup of homemade curd (yogurt) to the rava. Add salt to taste. Mix the rava, curd, and salt well with a fork or whisk. Add about 1/2 cup of water and mix thoroughly to form a thick batter. Add another 1/2 to 3/4 cup of water gradually, mixing well to ensure there are no lumps and the batter has a slightly thick consistency, not as diluted as dosa batter. Cover the bowl and keep the batter aside for 10 minutes to allow the rava to absorb the liquid.

Step 2: Add Vegetables to Batter

After 10 minutes, uncover the batter. If it's too thick, add a little more water to achieve the desired consistency. Add chopped coriander leaves, 1 chopped green chili, 2 tablespoons of grated carrot, and 1/4 cup of finely chopped onions to the batter. Mix all the ingredients well into the batter.

Step 3: Cook the Uthappam

Heat a tawa (griddle) over medium flame. Take a ladleful of the prepared batter and pour it onto the hot tawa. Gently spread it out to form a thick uthappam. Drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of oil or ghee around the edges of the uthappam. Cook the uthappam on one side for about 2-3 minutes until it turns golden brown and the edges start to crisp. Gently flip the uthappam over to the other side using a spatula. Drizzle a little oil or ghee on this side as well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it's also golden brown and cooked through. Once cooked on both sides, remove the Veg Rava Uthappam from the tawa. Serve hot with coconut chutney or your preferred accompaniment.

Step 4: Prepare Coconut Chutney

In a blender, take 1/2 cup of fresh grated coconut, 2 tablespoons of roasted gram (chutney dal), 2 green chilies, and salt to taste. Add about 1/4 cup of water and grind it into a smooth chutney.

Step 5: Temper the Chutney

For tempering, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a small pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add 1/2 teaspoon of urad dal and let it brown. Add 1 dry red chili. When the dals are brown, add a few curry leaves and switch off the flame. Pour this tempering on top of the prepared coconut chutney.

• Use slightly sour homemade curd for better taste.

• The batter consistency should be slightly thick, not diluted like dosa batter.

• Cook the uthappam on a medium flame for even cooking and golden brown crust.

• Add other finely chopped vegetables like capsicum, corn, or finely chopped tomatoes to the batter.

• For a richer taste, use ghee instead of oil for cooking the uthappam.