South Indian Tiffin – Uthappams (Lentil Pancakes Topped With Vegetables)

Ingredients:

1 cup par boiled rice
1 cup raw white rice
1/2 cup urad dal (black gram dal,minappa pappu)
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
salt to taste
1/4 tsp cooking soda

Toppings:
Finely chopped green chillis, sliced onions, grated carrot, finely chopped tomatoes (deseeded), chopped fresh coriander leaves.

Soak rice, urad dal and fenugreek seeds in water for about 8 hours and grind into a fine paste.
Leave it in a warm place to ferment about 8-10 hours. You will notice that the batter has risen and bubbles appear on the top. This is an indication that the batter is well fermented and sour. Add salt and mix well. Just before preparing the uthappams, add cooking soda and mix well.
Pre-heat a non-stick tawa or griddle and spread a tsp of oil over it. Pour a ladle full of batter and spread it, thicker than a dosa (about 1/2″- 3/4″ thickness).
Drizzle a tsp of oil around the uthappam and top it with finely sliced onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves, grated carrot and green chillis.
Cook on simmer for 4-5 mts. Then turn over and cook the other side and let it cook for another 2 minutes.