Onion-Tomato Uttapam
A thick, soft South Indian pancake made from fermented dosa batter and topped with onion, tomato, green chili and cilantro — crisp on the bottom, fluffy inside. Often called the Indian pizza.
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Mix the onion, tomato, chilies, cilantro and ginger with a pinch of salt.
Pour thick
Heat a cast-iron pan over medium heat and grease lightly. Pour a ladle of batter and spread gently into a thick 15cm round — much thicker than a dosa.
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Prepare the toppings
Mix the onion, tomato, chilies, cilantro and ginger with a pinch of salt.
Pour thick
Heat a cast-iron pan over medium heat and grease lightly. Pour a ladle of batter and spread gently into a thick 15cm round — much thicker than a dosa.
Top and cook
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Flip and serve
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The Story Behind the Dish
Uttapam is made from the same fermented batter as dosa and idli — the three are the backbone of South Indian breakfast. Thicker and softer than a dosa, it's a clever way to use batter that has fermented a little too long.
Its vegetable toppings have earned it the nickname 'Indian pizza'.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Hearty, customisable and gluten-free, uttapam is the most forgiving dish in the dosa family.
💡 Fun Fact
South Indian cooks often say slightly over-fermented, extra-sour batter makes the best uttapam.
Tamil Nadu & Karnataka
13.08°N, 80.27°E
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