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Tarla Dalal • 11 June, 2021

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उत्तपम सैंडविच रेसिपी | उत्तपा सैंडविच | सैंडविच उत्तपम | नाश्ते की रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Uttapam Sandwich, Cheese Sandwich Uttapam in Hindi)

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About Uttapam Sandwich, Cheese Sandwich Uttapam

Ingredients

Methods

How to make Mumbai roadside uttapam sandwich

Tips for uttapam sandwich

Nutrient values

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uttapam sandwich recipe | masala uttapam sandwich | Indian cheese sandwich uttapam is a meal by itself which is loaded with veggies and cheese. Learn how to make Indian cheese sandwich uttapam.

To make uttapam sandwich, heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with ½ tsp of butter. Sprinkle little water on the tava (griddle) and wipe it using a clean muslin cloth. Pour ½ cup of the dosa batter on the non-stick tava (griddle) and spread it in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7") thick uttapa. Cook for 30 seconds and spread 2 tsp of green chutney and 2 tsp of red chutney evenly over it. Spread 1 tsp of butter evenly over it. Spread ¼ cup of onions, ¼ cup of tomatoes, ¼ cup of capsicum, ¼ tsp of garam masala, ½ tsp of chilli powder and little salt evenly over it and press it lightly using a spatula. Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour 1/3 cup of batter over the vegetables, spread it evenly using a big spoon to make a thin even layer. Turnover, tap gently and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Spread 1 tsp of butter evenly over it. Trim off the extra batter and vegetables from the circumference to get a neat circular shape. Turnover once again and again cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Spread 1 tsp of butter evenly over it, turn over and cook on a medium flame for another 1 minute. Finally turn and cut into 6 equal pieces. Serve the uttapam sandwich immediately garnished with ¼ cup of cheese. Repeat steps 2 to 15 to make 3 more uttapam sandwich.

An uttapam with a difference! In Indian cheese sandwich uttapam, 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.

Known as masala uttapam sandwich in Mumbai roadside it is served hot with the typical South Indian accompaniments accompaniments like coconut chutney and red chutney.

While uttapam sandwich is made with common ingredients available in most pantries, you need to follow the pointers mentioned below to get the perfect uttapam sandwich.

Tips for uttapam sandwich. 1. Firstly, the batter for uttapam should be slightly thick. It should not be very runny. This is necessary for flipping the sandwich uttapam with ease. 2. Remember that the batter for the first layer of the uttapam sandwich is ½ cup, but for the top layer is less i.e 1/3 cup. If the top layer has excess batter it might seep down on the tava. 3. Spread both the chutney only after the first layer is cooked for 30 seconds. If you put it immediately, it will mix with the batter and you won’t be able to spread it well. 4. Be very quick in making this uttapam sandwich. Once you spread the veggies, ensure to press it gently with a flat spoon so they stick to the bottom layer. 5. After you have put the top layer of the batter, spread it gently with a small spoon only. 6. While turning it over each time, do so with 2 flat ladles. 7. You can buy readymade garam masala or make garam masala at home.

You can also try these variants Uttapas Stuffed with Green Peas and Mini Cheese Uttapa or go for an Assorted Uttapa Platter. For a healthier variety try Instant Oats and Whole Wheat Uttapam, Bajra, Carrot and Onion Uttapa, Mini Bajra Onion Uttapa or Mini Jowar and Tomato Uttapa. For more Uttapa varieties, choose from our wide collection of South Indian Uttapam.

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Ingredients

For The Uttapam Sandwich

3 1/2 cups thick dosa batter

8 tsp green chutney

8 tsp red chutney

1 cup finely chopped onion

1 cup finely chopped tomato

1 cup finely chopped capsicum

1 tsp garam masala

2 tsp chilli powder

salt to taste

12 1/2 tsp butter for greasing and cooking

For The Garnish

1 cup grated processed cheese

Method

For the uttapam sandwich

To make the uttapam sandwich, heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with ½ tsp of butter.
Sprinkle little water on the tava (griddle) and wipe it using a clean muslin cloth.
Pour ½ cup of the dosa batter on the non-stick tava (griddle) and spread it in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7") thick uttapa.
Cook for 30 seconds and spread 2 tsp of green chutney and 2 tsp of red chutney evenly over it.
Spread 1 tsp of butter evenly over it.
Spread ¼ cup of onions, ¼ cup of tomatoes, ¼ cup of capsicum, ¼ tsp of garam masala, ½ tsp of chilli powder and little salt evenly over it and press it lightly using a spatula.
Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour ? cup of batter over the vegetables, spread it evenly using a big spoon to make a thin even layer.
Turnover, tap gently and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
Spread 1 tsp of butter evenly over it.
Trim off the extra batter and vegetables from the circumference to get a neat circular shape.
Turnover once again and again cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Spread 1 tsp of butter evenly over it, turn over and cook on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
Finally turn and cut into 6 equal pieces.
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Repeat steps 2 to 15 to make 3 more uttapam sandwich.

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How to make Mumbai roadside uttapam sandwich

1. To make the uttapam sandwich, heat a non-stick tava.
2. Grease it with ½ tsp of butter. Butter for greasing is used to season the tava and form a layer that helps in easy removal of the uttapa after cooking. This initial greasing is done only once before making the uttapa.
  
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3. Sprinkle little water on the tava. If the water is not sprinkled, the excess fat will make the spreading of uttapa difficult.
4. Wipe it using a clean muslin cloth. This is to clean and make the tava ready for spreading the batter.
5. Pour ½ cup of the dosa batter on the tava. This is approximately 2 ladleful. This dosa batter has to be very thick. In case if you have purchased the dosa batter from the market and you find it isn’t thick as required, add some rice flour to it and mix it very well till no lumps remain.
  
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6. Spread the dosa batter in a circular motion using a deep spoon to make a 175 mm. (7") thick uttapa. This will become the bottom layer of the sandwich uttapa.
7. Let it cook for 30 seconds. This minimum cooking time is required for the utappa to cook slightly from top so that the chutney could be easily spread. A little patience at this step is a must.
8. Place 2 tsp of green chutney in the centre. You can make a spicy coriander or minty coriander chutney. This chutney should not be very thick nor very runny. It should be just enough thick to spread well. Also try and use fresh chutney for best results.
9. Place 2 tsp of red chutney over it. This is garlic and Kashmiri red chilli chutney. This gives the sandwich uttapa its red colour in the center layer.
10. Spread both the chutney evenly over it.
11. Now spread 1 tsp of butter over the chutney. This is to enhance the taste of the veggies which will be added in next step.
12. Spread ¼ cup of onions evenly over it.
  
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13. Follow it by spreading ¼ cup of tomatoes over it. They lend a juicy and slight tangy flavour to the sandwich uttapa.
  
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14. Finally add the last veggie – capsicum. This is a must to get the necessary crunch.
15. Sprinkle ¼ tsp of garam masala. This lends a truly Indian touch to the veggies.
  
  $Step 15 – Sprinkle ¼ tsp of garam masala. This lends a truly Indian touch to the veggies.$
16. Sprinkle ½ tsp of chilli powder for that little spice.
  
  $Step 16 – Sprinkle ½ tsp of chilli powder for that little spice.$
17. Finally sprinkle little salt evenly over it.
18. Press it very lightly using a spatula or any flat spoon so that the chutney and the veggies stick to the batter well.
19. Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. This is to evenly cook the bottom layer till light brown in colour.
20. Pour 1/3 cup of batter over the vegetables. This is approximately 1½ ladleful This top layer has less batter as compared to the bottom layer of uttapa so that flipping the sandwich uttapa becomes easier.
  
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21. Spread the batter evenly on top of veggies using a big spoon to make a thin even layer. While spreading the batter, it is suggested to leave 1 cm from the circumference as after turning over the batter spreads more. We would suggest to use a spoon at this stage to spread the batter as a flat ladle makes it difficult to spread the batter over the veggies.
22. Turnover, tap gently and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes till light brown in colour. This is to cook the top layer of the sandwich uttapa well.
23. Spread 1 tsp of butter evenly on top.
24. Trim off the extra batter and vegetables from the circumference using a sharp flat laddle to get a neat circular shape. Discard this trimmed of batter and veggies.
25. Turnover once again and again cook on a medium flame for 1 minute till it turns golden brown in colour. This is the final stage of cooking for the bottom layer.
26. Again spread 1 tsp of butter evenly on top.
27. Turnover and cook on a medium flame for another 1 minute. This is the final stage of cooking for the top layer. Cook till it turns golden brown in colour.
28. Finally turn once more to get the top layer up.
29. Cut into 6 equal pieces using a sharp knife.
30. Garnish with ¼ cup of cheese. This is for all cheese lovers to enjoy Cheese Sandwich Uttapa.
  
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31. Repeat steps 2 to 15 to make 3 more uttapam sandwich.
32. Serve uttapam sandwich immediately. This uttapam tastes amazing without any accompaniment. If you wish you can serve with both the green chutney and red chutney.

Tips for uttapam sandwich

1. Firstly, the batter for uttapam should be slightly thick. It should not be very runny. This is necessary for flipping the sandwich uttapam with ease.
2. Remember that the batter for the first layer of the uttapam sandwich is ½ cup, but for the top layer is less i.e 1/3 cup. If the top layer has excess batter it might seep down on the tava.
  
  $Step 34 – Remember that the batter for the first layer of the uttapam sandwich is ½ cup, …$
3. Spread both the chutney only after the first layer is cooked for 30 seconds. If you put it immediately, it will mix with the batter and you won’t be able to spread it well.
4. Be very quick in making this uttapam sandwich. Once you spread the veggies, ensure to press it gently with a flat spoon so they stick to the bottom layer.
5. After you have put the top layer of the batter, spread it gently with a small spoon only.
6. While turning it over each time, do so with 2 flat ladles.
7. You can buy readymade garam masala or make garam masala at home.