Thursday, April 3, 2008

Uthappam

Posted by trailrunner AL 8 on Thu, Apr 3, 08 at 20:14

Uthappam

This is an Indian Bread.
It needs to be started the day before.
Makes 10 pieces.

Ratio is 3-1. rice to dal

Soak 2 c Basmati rice and 2/3 c Urad dal together for 4 hrs in water. Grind in a blender with enough water to make a thick pancake -like batter. Place in a warm place ( oven with light on) til rises to double. Will fall when you move bowl. Takes overnight. Refrigerate til ready to use.

Next day when ready to cook. Chop one large onion very finely, 1 medium tomato (remove seeds)chopped fine , 1 small can chopped green chilies , 1/4 c cilantro. Add to batter with 1 T salt, fresh ground black pepper,1 tsp ground cumin. Stir together.

Butter a hot griddle. Put 1/10 of batter on griddle and cook about 5 min per side .Should be thick batter and hold its shape . Will make a 1/4 -1/2 in. thick pancake. Don't let it get too hot. Needs to cook vegetables in pancake. Should be crisp and golden. Serve hot.