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A vibrant and flavorful mix of finely chopped vegetables, perfect for sprinkling over uttapam batter. This classic South Indian topping adds a delightful crunch, fresh taste, and a boost of nutrients to your breakfast.
Prepare the Vegetables
Combine the Topping Mixture
Final Seasoning and Use
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A vibrant and flavorful mix of finely chopped vegetables, perfect for sprinkling over uttapam batter. This classic South Indian topping adds a delightful crunch, fresh taste, and a boost of nutrients to your breakfast.
This south_indian recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 34.89 calories per serving with 1.18g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
Add 1/2 cup of crumbled or grated paneer to the vegetable mix for a protein-rich and delicious variation.
For a kid-friendly, fusion twist, add 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese to the topping just before sprinkling it on the uttapam.
Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of idli podi (gunpowder) along with the vegetable mix for an extra layer of spice and nutty flavor.
Incorporate 1/4 cup of boiled sweet corn kernels and/or green peas for added sweetness and texture.
The variety of colorful vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers provides essential vitamins like A and C, and powerful antioxidants that help protect your body from cellular damage.
Loaded with fresh vegetables, this topping is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, promotes gut health, and helps you feel full and satisfied.
This topping is a light and flavorful way to enhance your uttapam. It adds significant nutritional value, taste, and texture for very few calories, making it ideal for weight management.
One serving of this topping (approximately 0.5 cup or 105g) contains about 30-35 calories. The final calorie count of your meal will depend on the uttapam batter and cooking oil used.
Yes, it is very healthy. It's made entirely from fresh vegetables, making it rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. It's low in calories and fat, adding nutritional value to your uttapam without extra guilt.
Absolutely. You can chop all the vegetables and mix them together (without salt) up to a day in advance. Store the mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add salt just before you're ready to use it.
Salt has hygroscopic properties, meaning it draws out water from vegetables. If you add it too early, the vegetables will release their moisture, making the topping watery and difficult to spread on the uttapam.
You can customize this topping with other finely chopped vegetables like cabbage, beetroot (for color), spring onions, or even sautéed mushrooms. Ensure any hard vegetables are chopped very finely or grated.
Yes, the topping itself is naturally gluten-free as it only contains vegetables and spices. To ensure the entire meal is gluten-free, use a gluten-free uttapam batter made from rice and lentils.