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Onion Tomato Uttapam served with chutney
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Uttapam Recipe (Crispy & Fluffy)

Uttapam is a thick and savory South Indian pancake made with dosa batter. It’s soft in the center, crispy at the bottom, and topped with veggies like onions, tomatoes, and chilies. It’s ready in just 20 minutes—perfect for breakfast or lunchboxes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
Keyword: onion tomato uttapam, uttapam
Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Method: Stovetop
Servings: 6
Author: Meeta Arora

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Dosa Batter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt if not already added to the batter when preparing
  • 1 cup Red Onion diced
  • 1 cup tomato diced; use firm ones
  • 2-3 Green chili adjust to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons Cilantro
  • 2-3 tablespoons Oil or ghee

Instructions

  • Start by adding salt to the dosa batter (if needed) and mix well. Adjust consistency with a splash of water—it should be pourable like pancake batter.
  • Heat a cast-iron tawa or a nonstick pan on medium heat. Once hot, pour ½ cup batter for a large uttapam or ¼ cup for mini ones. Spread gently without making it too thin.
    Spread uttapam batter on a cast iron pan.
  • When bubbles appear, add toppings and press lightly. Avoid overcrowding the top with too many veggies, or it’ll be hard to flip.
    Onion Tomato Uttapam cooking on a pan
  • Drizzle some oil or ghee around the edges. Cook for about 2 minutes until the base is golden brown.
  • For thick uttapams, cover with a lid and cook on low heat. Now gently flip it over using a flat spatula. Cook the other side for 1–2 minutes until the veggies are slightly browned.
    Uttapam cooking on a cast-iron pan
  • Transfer to a serving plate and repeat the process for the remaining batter. Serve hot with coconut chutney, peanut chutney, or sambar.
    Onion Tomato Uttapam served with chutney

Notes

  • Use well-fermented batter for soft, slightly tangy uttapam.
  • Don’t spread the batter too thin—keep it thick and fluffy.
  • Make sure the pan is hot, especially if using cast iron.
  • Add toppings like carrots, bell peppers, corn, or cheese.
  • Cook on low heat and cover to cook through evenly.
  • Use a non-stick pan to skip oil or ghee, but a little oil or ghee adds flavor and crisp edges.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg