Instant Rava Uttapam
A quick and savory South Indian semolina pancake topped with fresh vegetables and green chilies.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rava (Semolina/Sooji)
- 0.5 cup Curd (Yogurt)
- 0.75 cup Water
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 small Tomato, finely chopped
- 2 pieces Green Chili, minced
- 0.5 inch Ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Eno (Fruit Salt) or Baking Soda(optional)
- 2 tablespoons Oil or Ghee
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rava, curd, and salt.
- 2
Gradually add water and whisk to form a thick, smooth batter; let it rest for 15 minutes to allow the rava to absorb moisture.
- 3
Check the consistency after resting; if the batter is too thick, add a tablespoon of water to reach a pouring consistency.
- 4
Stir in the grated ginger and green chilies, then add the fruit salt if using for extra fluffiness.
- 5
Heat a non-stick tawa or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- 6
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center and spread slightly into a thick pancake.
- 7
Immediately sprinkle chopped onions, tomatoes, and coriander over the top, pressing them gently with a spatula.
- 8
Drizzle oil around the edges and cook until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the vegetable side for 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
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