Indian-Chinese Uttapam

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the urad dal thoroughly and soak it in water for about 4 hours.

2. 2

   Drain the water and grind the urad dal into a smooth batter using a little water.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix the rice flour with the urad dal batter. Add water gradually to form a smooth, thick batter. Let it ferment overnight or for at least 8 hours.

4. 4

   Once fermented, add salt to the batter and mix well.

5. 5

   Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and add a little vegetable oil.

6. 6

   Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it gently to form a thick pancake.

7. 7

   Sprinkle chopped cabbage, bell peppers, and carrots evenly over the uttapam.

8. 8

   Drizzle a little soy sauce and ginger-garlic paste over the vegetables.

9. 9

   Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until the base is golden brown.

10. 10

    Flip the uttapam carefully and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove from the pan and serve hot with your choice of chutney or sauce.