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bajra urad dal uttapam recipe | rice bajra urad dal uttapam | mini bajra uttapam breakfast recipe | easy bajra mini uttapam |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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bajra urad dal uttapam recipe | rice bajra urad dal uttapam | mini bajra uttapam breakfast recipe | easy bajra mini uttapam is a unique breakfast recipe but full of flavours.
To make bajra urad dal uttapam, soak the whole bajra in enough water in a deep bowl for 8 hours. Drain well. Combine the bajra with enough water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 5 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Drain and keep aside. Wash and soak the rice and urad dal separately in a bowl for 3 to 4 hours. Drain well. Combine the rice and urad dal with ¾ cup of water and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste to get a batter of thick pouring consistency. Transfer the batter into a deep bowl, add the cooked bajra, green chilli paste, salt and ¼ cup of water and mix well. Heat and grease a mini non-stick uttapa pan using ¼ tsp of oil. Pour 2 tbsp of batter in each uttapa mould to make a 75 mm. (3") diameter round circle. Sprinkle ½ tbsp of onions and ½ tbsp of capsicum and sprinkle a little chilli powder over each uttapa. Cook all the uttapas, using 1 tsp of oil, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat steps 8 to 10 to make more mini uttapas. Serve immediately with healthy green chutney.
Uttapam with rice is tasty but common! When you feel like cooking something exotic, try this whole grain uttapa made with bajra and of course some rice and urad dal too. You will thoroughly enjoy the unique flavour and crisp texture of the rice bajra urad dal uttapam.
The addition of onion and capsicum makes the easy bajra mini uttapam more attractive, with an enjoyable crunch and flavour. Like most other uttapams this is also feel-good dish in every respect, and usually features along with coconut chutney and sambar in a South Indian menu. If you wish you can also serve it with healthy green chutney.
The mini bajra uttapam is a great breakfast recipe with a good mouthfeel of whole cooked bajra. However, you must to plan it in advance. You need to do is to remember and soak the bajra 4 hours before soaking the rice and urad dal.
Tips for bajra urad dal uttapam. 1. The batter of this uttapam should be thick but yet of pouring consistency. 2. For kids you can also sprinkle som e grated cheese on top of the uttapam. 3. Serve it off the tava, the relish its best texture and flavours.
Enjoy bajra urad dal uttapam recipe | rice bajra urad dal uttapam | mini bajra uttapam breakfast recipe | easy bajra mini uttapam | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
35 Mins
Total Time
50 Mins
Makes
18 mini uttapas
Ingredients
For Mini Bajra Urad Dal Uttapam
1/4 cup whole whole bajra (black millet)
9 tbsp finely chopped onion
3/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 cup rice (chawal)
1 tsp green chilli paste
salt to taste
9 tbsp finely chopped capsicum
chilli powder for sprinkling
3 1/4 tsp oil for greasing and cooking
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Method
- To make mini bajra urad dal uttapam, soak the whole bajra in enough water in a deep bowl for 8 hours. Drain well.
- Combine the bajra with enough water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 5 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Drain and keep aside.
- Wash and soak the rice and urad dal separately in a bowl for 3 to 4 hours. Drain well.
- Combine the rice and urad dal with ¾ cup of water and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste to get a batter of thick pouring consistency.
- Transfer the batter into a deep bowl, add the cooked bajra, green chilli paste, salt and ¼ cup of water and mix well.
- Heat and grease a mini non-stick uttapa pan using ¼ tsp of oil.
- Pour 2 tbsp of batter in each uttapa mould to make a 75 mm. (3") diameter round circle.
- Sprinkle ½ tbsp of onions and ½ tbsp of capsicum and sprinkle a little chilli powder over each uttapa.
- Cook all the uttapas, using 1 tsp of oil, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- Repeat steps 8 to 10 to make more mini uttapas.
- Serve the mini bajra urad dal uttapam immediately with healthy green chutney.
Mini Bajra Urad Dal Uttapam recipe with step by step photos
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- What is bajra urad dal uttapam made off? bajra urad dal uttapam is made from bajra, urad dal, rice, chilli paste, onions and spices.
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This is what whole bajra (black millet) looks like. See why we love bajra. High in Protein: One cup of whole Bajra (160 grams) gives about 18.5 grams of protein. Very good source for Vegetarian. High in Fiber : One cup of whole Bajra gives about 18 grams of fibre.
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Put 1/4 cup whole bajra (black millet) in a deep glass bowl.
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Cover with water.
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Cover with a lid and soak for 8 hours or overnight.
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This is what the whole bajra looks like.
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Clean the water a few times to remove the dirt.
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Drain the water using a sieve.
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In a pressure cooker add the soaked whole bajra.
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Add 1/2 cup of water.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well.
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Pressure cook for 5 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. This is what it looks like.
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Drain the water. Keep the cooked whole bajra aside.
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This is what whole bajra (black millet) looks like. See why we love bajra. High in Protein: One cup of whole Bajra (160 grams) gives about 18.5 grams of protein. Very good source for Vegetarian. High in Fiber : One cup of whole Bajra gives about 18 grams of fibre.
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This is what urad dal looks like.
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Clean urad dal multiple times in water.
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- This is clean urad dal.
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Soak for 3 to 4 hours. Cover with a lid.
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Strain the urad dal with a sieve.
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- Keep aside in a bowl.
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This is what urad dal looks like.
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This is what rice looks like.
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Wash rice in water to remove dirt.
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The rice is now clean.
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Cover and soak rice for 3 to 4 hours.
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Strain the water out using a sieve.
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Keep soaked rice in a bowl.
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This is what rice looks like.
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In a mixer, put the soaked rice.
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Add the soaked urad dal.
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Add ¾ cup of water.
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Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste to get a batter of thick pouring consistency.
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Transfer the batter into a deep bowl.
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Add 1 tsp green chilli paste.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add ¼ cup of water.
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Add the cooked bajra
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Mix well.
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In a mixer, put the soaked rice.
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To cook the bajra urad dal uttapam | rice bajra urad dal uttapam | heat and grease a mini non-stick uttapa pan using ¼ tsp of oil.
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Pour 2 tbsp of batter in each uttapa mould to make a 75 mm. (3") diameter round circle.
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Sprinkle ½ tbsp of onions. I think you should increase the onions you out as that gives the bajra urad dal uttapams | rice bajra urad dal uttapam | a good crunch.
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½ tbsp of capsicum
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Sprinkle a little chilli powder over each uttapa. This is optional as some don't like their uttapam spicy. A good idea is to add a bit of chopped tomatoes at this stage.
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Cook all the uttapas, using 1 tsp of oil, till they turn golden brown in colour. I have flipped a few to see how the cooking is going.
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Now flip all the bajra urad dal uttapams | rice bajra urad dal uttapam | over.
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Cook and flip over and your bajra urad dal uttapams | rice bajra urad dal uttapam | is ready. You will have to repeat the process again as we are making another batch of uttapam.
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To cook the bajra urad dal uttapam | rice bajra urad dal uttapam | heat and grease a mini non-stick uttapa pan using ¼ tsp of oil.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 67 cal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4.6 mg |
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prakash shah
March 13, 2025, midnight
what is the qty. of chaval we have to take?
Mruga D
March 13, 2025, midnight
Whole grain like bajra used to make uttapas?.soaking and cooking of bajra properly is very important or else you may get a raw taste?.whole grains are always better than the processed one's as their fibre is intact.
Rajesh Pandey
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nice recepies
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