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प्याज टमाटर उत्तपम रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Onion Tomato Uttapam, Tomato Onion Uttapa in Hindi)

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onion tomato uttapam recipe | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make onion tomato uthappam | South Indian tomato onion uttapa is a famous recipe which features on most restaurant menus. Learn how to make onion tomato uthappam.

To make onion tomato uttapam, combine the dosa batter with little water and salt in a bowl and mix well. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), sprinkle a little water on it (it should sizzle immediately) and wipe off using a piece of cloth. Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava (griddle), spread in a circular motion to make a 150 mm. (6") thick uttapa and cook on a medium flame for 45 seconds. Sprinkle 1/7th of the topping (as we are making 7 uttapams) and press it lightly using a flat ladle. Pour oil on it and over the edges and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till light brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to make 6 more uttapams. Serve immediately with sambhar and coconut chutney.

Onion tomato uthappam is a sumptuous South Indian snack, often had for breakfast or dinner. It is basically a thick pancake, made with dosa batter and topped with juicy onions and tangy tomatoes.

Green chillies and coriander add to the zesty flavour of this uttapa Mumbai style, making it a really exciting treat for your palate. Chopped curry is always also something very native to South Indian cooking. It features in other snack in Masala Vadai too!

To make a complete South Indian meal, serve uttapa Mumbai style with coconut chutney, sambar and idli podi powder.

Tips for onion tomato uttapam. 1. Check the batter for salt. Add salt into the batter as per your liking. Mix well and keep aside. 2. Press the topping lightly using a flat ladle or with your fingers. This is important as the filling needs to bind with the batter. 3. You can buy ready made dosa batter. 4. You can chop the onions and tomatoes in advance, but add salt to it just before making the uttapam. Adding salt in advance might release water.

Enjoy onion tomato uttapam recipe | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make onion tomato uthappam | South Indian tomato onion uttapa | with step by step photos.

Onion Tomato Uttapam, Tomato Onion Uttapa recipe - How to make Onion Tomato Uttapam, Tomato Onion Uttapa

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

35 Mins

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Total Time

45 Mins

Makes

7 uttapams

Ingredients

For Onion Tomato Uttapam

To Be Mixed Into A Topping For Uttapam

For Serving With Onion Tomato Uttapam

Method

For onion tomato uttapam
 

  1. To make onion tomato uttapam, combine the dosa batter with little water and salt in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), sprinkle a little water on it (it should sizzle immediately) and wipe off using a piece of cloth.
  3. Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava (griddle), spread in a circular motion to make a 150 mm. (6") thick uttapa and cook on a medium flame for 45 seconds.
  4. Sprinkle 1/7th of the topping (as we are making 7 uttapams) and press it lightly using a flat ladle.
  5. Pour little oil on it and over the edges and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour.
  6. Flip the uttapam, pour little oil on it and over the edges and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till it turns light brown in colour from the other side as well. Press it lightly with the spatula.
  7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 to make 6 more uttapams.
  8. Serve the onion tomato uttapam immediately with sambar and coconut chutney.

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what is onion tomato uttapam made off?

 

    1. what is onion tomato uttapam made off? South Indian onion tomato uttapam  is made from 4 cups readymade dosa batter. To Be Mixed Into A Topping For Uttapam
      : 3 cups finely chopped onions, 3 cups finely chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely chopped green chillies, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped coriander (dhania), 3 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
      3 tsp finely chopped curry leaves (kadi patta), salt to taste and oil for cooking.
making dosa batter for onion tomato uttapam

 

    1. For dosa batter you will need 1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils), 1 tbsp fenugreek (methi) seeds, 1 cup raw rice (chawal), 1 cup par-boiled rice (ukda chawal) and 2 tbsp thick beaten rice (jada poha). You can buy ready made dosa batter also.  You will need 1/2 kg dosa batter ( which is about 4 cups of dosa batter). If so, then skip to cooking of onion tomato uttapam. Note that this dosa batter recipe will give you 6 cups of batter so we need only 4 cups for this recipe, therfore refrigerate the balance batter for upto 7 days.  
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    2. Take a deep bowl and put 1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils) into it. 
      Step 4 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Take a deep bowl and put <meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 cup&nbsp;<a href="glossary-urad-dal-split-black-lentil-941i">urad dal (split …
    3. Add 1 tbsp fenugreek (methi) seeds into the bowl. Adding fenugreek seeds to dosa batter helps in the process of fermentation. Some people add cooked rice (about 2 tbsps) for the same reason. Adding cooked rice also makes the final product crispier. 
      Step 5 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Add <meta charset="UTF-8" />1 tbsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-fenugreek-seeds-methi-dana-methi-ke-dane-methi-seeds-991i">fenugreek (methi) seeds</a> into the bowl. Adding …
    4. Add water. 
      Step 6 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Add water.&nbsp;
    5. Wash the urad dal well with water to get rid of impurities if any. Drain it. 
      Step 7 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Wash the urad dal well with water to get rid of impurities if …
    6. Enough water in a deep bowl and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside to soak for 4 hours.
      Step 8 – Enough water in a deep bowl and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep …
    7. Drain the urad dal and fenugreek seeds using a strainer. They must have become soft enough to be ground to a paste. 
       
      Step 9 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Drain the urad dal and fenugreek seeds using a strainer. They must …
    8. Transfer the soaked and drained urad dal and fenugreek seeds to a mixer jar. 
       
      Step 10 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Transfer the soaked and drained urad dal and fenugreek seeds to a mixer …
    9. Add approx. 1 cup of water. Do not add all water at once, start with lesser amount and add water as needed. Traditionally, a stone grinder is used to prepare idli/dosa batter. If you have one, make use of it or you can also make use of a wet grinder or mixer grinder like us. Ensure the batter does not warm up while grinding. If your mixer jar gets heated quickly, make use of cold water while grinding. This will prevent the idly from turning hard. 
      Step 11 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Add approx. 1 cup of water. Do not add all water at once, …
    10. Blend to a smooth paste. 
       
      Step 12 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Blend to a smooth paste.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;
    11. Put this mixture into a deep bowl and keep aside. 
      Step 13 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Put this mixture into a deep bowl and keep aside.&nbsp;
    12. Similarly, wash the par-boiled rice with water. 
      Step 14 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Similarly, wash the par-boiled rice with water.&nbsp;
    13. Also, wash the raw rice well. 
      Step 15 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Also, wash the raw rice well.&nbsp;
    14. Put both the rice into another deep bowl. Add the thick beaten rice into the bowl. Adding Poha or thick beaten rice to the dosa batter will make the dosas lighter. 
       
      Step 16 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Put both the rice into another deep bowl. Add the thick beaten rice …
    15. Add enough water into the bowl to submerge all ingredients and mix well.  
      Step 17 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Add enough water into the bowl to submerge all ingredients and mix well.&nbsp;&nbsp;
    16. Cover the bowl with a lid and keep it aside to soak for at least 4 hours.
      Step 18 – Cover the bowl with a lid and keep it aside to soak for at least …
    17. Now, drain the soaked par-boiled rice, raw rice, and thick beaten rice using a strainer. 
      Step 19 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Now, drain the soaked par-boiled rice, raw rice, and thick beaten rice using …
    18. Transfer this to a mixer and blend to a smooth paste using approx. 1 cup of water. Make sure that the grains are ground to perfection. 
      Step 20 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Transfer this to a mixer and blend to a smooth paste using approx. …
    19. Now, put the mixture into the same bowl of the urad dal batter mix well. 
      Step 21 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Now, put the mixture into the same bowl of the urad dal batter&nbsp;mix …
    20. Add the salt to taste and mix well. 
      Step 22 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Add the salt to taste and mix well.&nbsp;
    21. Cover the batter with a lid and keep the dosa batter  | South Indian dosa batter | dosa batter at home | aside to ferment in a warm place for at least 12 hours.  
      Step 23 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Cover the batter with a lid and keep the&nbsp;<strong>dosa batter &nbsp;| South Indian …
    22. Once fermented, mix the dosa batter very well. 
       
      Step 24 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Once fermented, mix the&nbsp;<strong>dosa batter</strong>&nbsp;very well.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;
    23. Use the dosa batter | South Indian dosa batter | dosa batter made at home | immediately to make dosas or store the batter in an air-tight container and refrigerate. The dosa batter will stay fresh for at least 1 week if refrigerated.  Right before you make Dosas, you might have to add more salt and water to adjust the consistency. If the batter becomes too runny, you can add semolina/rice flour little by little and mix well till you get the right consistency. Adding semolina also gives a beautiful color to the dosas. However, some people add about a teaspoon of sugar for the colour. 
       
      Step 25 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Use the&nbsp;<strong>dosa batter | South Indian dosa batter | dosa batter made at …
filling for onion tomato uttapam

 

    1. In a glass bowl put 3 cups finely chopped onions.
      Step 26 – In a glass bowl put 3 cups&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />finely&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-onions-722i">chopped onions</a>.
    2. Add 3 cups finely chopped tomatoes.
      Step 27 – Add 3&nbsp;cups&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />finely&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-tomatoes-779i">chopped tomatoes</a>.
    3. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped green chillies.
      Step 28 – Add <meta charset="UTF-8" />1/2 cup&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-green-chilli-820i">chopped green chillies</a>.
    4. Add 1 1/2 cups finely chopped coriander (dhania).
      Step 29 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />1 1/2 cups&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-coriander-783i">chopped coriander (dhania)</a>.
    5. Add 3 tsp grated ginger (adrak).
      Step 30 – Add&nbsp;<meta charset="UTF-8" />3 tsp&nbsp;<a href="glossary-grated-ginger-943i">grated ginger (adrak)</a>.
    6. Add 3 tsp finely chopped curry leaves (kadi patta).
       
      Step 31 – Add <meta charset="UTF-8" />3 tsp&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="glossary-chopped-curry-leaves-794i">chopped curry leaves (kadi patta)</a>.<br /> &nbsp;
    7. Add salt to taste.
      Step 32 – Add salt to taste.
    8. Mix well. onion tomato uttapam recipe | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make onion tomato uthappam | South Indian tomato onion uttapa | stuffing is ready.
      Step 33 – Mix well. <strong>onion tomato uttapam recipe | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make onion …
cooking onion tomato uttapam

 

    1. To make onion tomato uttapam recipe | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make onion tomato uthappam | South Indian tomato onion uttapa | take a deep bowl and add the Dosa batter into it. 
      Step 34 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> To make&nbsp;<strong>onion tomato uttapam recipe | uttapa Mumbai style | how to …
    2. Add a little water to adjust the consistency. It shouldn't be too thick or too runny. 
      Step 35 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Add a little water to adjust the consistency. It shouldn&#39;t be too thick …
    3. Check the batter for salt. Add salt into the batter as per your liking. Mix well and keep aside. 
      Step 36 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Check the batter for salt. Add salt into the batter as per your …
    4. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle).Use a little oil to grease it and wipe off using a tissue or a piece of cloth.
      Step 37 – Heat a non-stick tava (griddle).Use a little oil to grease it and wipe off using …
    5. Now, sprinkle a little water on it. If it sizzles immediately your pan is seasoned and ready to use. 
       
      Step 38 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Now, sprinkle a little water on it. If it sizzles immediately your …
    6. Wipe the water off using a piece of cloth. It is important to season the pan before you start cooking the uttapas so that they don’t stick to the tava.
      Step 39 – Wipe the water off using a piece of cloth. It is important to season the …
    7. Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava (griddle).
      Step 40 – Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava (griddle).
    8. Spread in a circular motion to make a 150 mm. (6") thick uttapam and cook for 45 seconds.
      Step 41 – <meta charset="UTF-8" /> Spread in a circular motion to make a 150 mm. (6&quot;) thick …
    9. Sprinkle 1/7th of the onion tomato uttapam topping (as we are making 7 uttapams) on top of the batter.
      Step 42 – Sprinkle 1/7th of the onion tomato uttapam&nbsp;topping (as we are making 7&nbsp;uttapams) on top of …
    10. Press the uttapam filling down lightly.
      Step 43 – Press the uttapam filling down lightly.
    11. Grease the uttapam and the sides of the uttapam outside the pan with oil and cook for another 2 minutes.
      Step 44 – Grease the uttapam and the sides of the uttapam outside the pan with oil and …
    12. Flip over onion tomato uttapam recipe | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make onion tomato uthappam | South Indian tomato onion uttapa |.
      Step 45 – Flip over <strong>onion tomato uttapam recipe | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make onion …
    13. Also brush the back of the uttapam with oil.
      Step 46 – Also brush the back of the&nbsp;uttapam with oil.
    14. Press the uttapam gently with a spatulla while its being cooked. Cook for 2 minutes. 
      Step 47 – Press the uttapam gently with a spatulla while its being cooked. Cook for 2 minutes.&nbsp;
    15. Flip over and your  onion tomato uttapam | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make onion tomato uthappam | South Indian tomato onion uttapa | is ready.
      Step 48 – Flip over and your &nbsp;<strong>onion tomato uttapam | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make …
    16. Repeat steps 2 to 6 to make 6 more uttapams.
      Step 49 – Repeat steps 2 to 6 to make 6 more uttapams.
    17. Serve onion tomato uttapam recipe | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make onion tomato uthappam | South Indian tomato onion uttapa | hot with coconut chutney and sambar.
      Step 50 – Serve <strong>onion tomato uttapam recipe | uttapa Mumbai style | how to make onion tomato …
tips for onion tomato uttapam

 

    1. Check the batter for salt. Add salt into the batter as per your liking. Mix well and keep aside.  
      Step 51 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Check the batter for salt. Add salt into the batter as per your …
    2. Press the filling lightly using a flat ladle or with your fingers. This is important as the filling needs to bind with the batter. 
       
      Step 52 – <meta charset="UTF-8" />Press the filling&nbsp;lightly using a flat ladle or with your fingers.&nbsp;<strong>This is important …
    3. You can buy ready made dosa batter.
      Step 53 – <strong>You can buy ready made dosa batter.</strong>
    4. You can chop the onions and tomatoes in advance, but add salt to it just before making the uttapam. Adding salt in advance might release water. 
      Step 54 – You can chop the onions and tomatoes in advance, but add salt to it just …
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per uttapam
 

Energy176 cal
Protein31.3 g
Carbohydrates27.4 g
Fiber3.4 g
Fat5.4 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium18.9 mg

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Manali Gawad

April 30, 2020, 12:09 p.m.

Simple and easy. Tastes good

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Shahenoor

March 30, 2018, 8:48 p.m.

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Tarla Dalal

March 30, 2018, 8:48 p.m.

Thank you for your feedback. Happy cooking.!

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Archana

Sept. 1, 2016, 5:12 p.m.

Onion tomato uttapam.. an all time favourite.. snack recipe.. great for breakfast.. with spicy chutney and sambhar..

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Madhuri

Sept. 11, 2014, 3:17 p.m.

Onion Tomato Uttapam, Tomato Onion Uttapa ek quick uttapa rec.. jo subha ki nasthe me banaya aur muje aacha laga

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Sita

Feb. 19, 2013, 3:50 p.m.

Hello, we are a franco-tamil cultural centre in Pondicherry and we are currently writting an article about what can be done out of an idli batter especially dosai and uttapam ! We would like to ask you if we can use this article''s first picture to illustrate it ? We can put the photographer''s name on it of course and send you the link of the article once it is written ! Sita team''s best regards

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Tarla Dalal

Feb. 19, 2013, 3:50 p.m.

Hi Sita, Yes you can use the image, if its online do give the link of td.com and if offline plz give photo credit Tarla Dalal

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Jamuna Nair

Dec. 6, 2010, 5:56 p.m.

This Onion Tomato Uttapam recipe mera manpasand hai. Yeh mein mummy se twice in a week banane ko kehti ho aur enjoy karti hu naryal ki chutney ke saath.

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