Sandwich Uttapa ( Mumbai Roadside Recipes)

by Tarla Dalal

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An uttapa with a difference! the spread-out batter is topped with veggies and coated with another layer of batter, to make a sandwich, which is then cut into equal wedges and served hot with the typical south indian accompaniments.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 35 mins
Makes 4 plates

Ingredients

4 cups dosa batter
6 tbsp green garlic (lehsun) chutney
6 tbsp coconut chutney
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped capsicum
4 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
4 tbsp butter for cooking

For Serving
coconut chutney
green garlic (lehsun) chutney
sambhar

Method

Pour ¾ cup of the dosa batter on the greased non-stick tava (griddle) and spread in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7") thick uttapa.
Place ½ tbsp of butter in the centre, add 1½ tbsp of green garlic chutney, 1½ tbsp of coconut chutney, mix well and smear evenly over the uttapa using a spatula.
Spread ¼ cup of onions, ¼ cup of tomatoes, 2 tbsp of capsicum, 1 tsp of chilli powder, ½ tsp of garam masala and salt evenly over the uttapa and press it lightly, using a spatula.
Pour ¼ cup of batter over the vegetables, spread it evenly using spatula to make a thin layer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Smear another ½ tbsp of butter evenly over it and cut into 4 equal pieces using the sharp edge of the spatula on the tava (griddle).
Place the pieces on a plate and serve immediately with coconut chutney, green garlic chutney and sambhar.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more plates.

RECIPE SOURCE : Mumbai's Roadside Snacks