Quick and Easy Sooji Uttapam (Semolina Pancake)

Sooji uttapam or South-Indian style semolina pancake is a great way to make children love healthy food. Loaded with chopped veggies, this uttapam is packed with protein, vitamins and minerals yet is low in fat. Its tart undertone is a hit among my kids while they love the playful crunch of the veggies. No wonder, it has become my go-to recipe for their school lunch or when they bring friends at home. Serve it with ketchup or spicy chutney and turn healthy eating into super fun for kids!

Quick and Easy Sooji Uttapam (Semolina Pancake)

By ruchi

Skill Scale: Easy
Serving: 1-2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Yield: 3 pieces

Ingredients

• semolina (fine sooji) - 1 cup
• yogurt - 1/2 cup
• bell pepper - 1/4, optional
• onion - 1/6 (3 tablespoon)
• tomato - 1/2 (2 tablespoon)
• green chile pepper - 1/2 to 1
• coriander leaves - a few
• salt - to taste
• black pepper powder - to taste
• red pepper powder - to taste
• oil

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add sooji (semolina) and yogurt.
2. Mix well using spoon by adding water gradually until batter is thick.....like pancake.
3. Keep it aside for about 20 minutes.
4. Add vegetables to the sooji (semolina) mixture.
5. Mix well. Add extra water if needed.
6. Heat non-stick griddle over medium flame.
7. Add a few drops of oil on the surface of griddle and spread it using paper towel.
8. Pour a ladle of batter into the center of the hot pan. Smooth it with the back of a spoon or a ladle to form a circle.
9. Drizzle a little oil on the edges.
10. Cook for a few minutes until bottom side is brown and crisp.
11. Flip and cook the other side for a few minutes until brown spots appear.
12. Flip it again and cook for 30 seconds.
13. Transfer it to a plate
14. Serve immediately with ketchup or any chutney.

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1. In a large bowl, add sooji (semolina) and yogurt.

2. Mix well using spoon by adding water gradually until batter is thick…..like pancake.

3. Keep it aside for about 20 minutes.

4. Add vegetables to the sooji (semolina) mixture.

5. Mix well. Add extra water if needed.

6. Heat non-stick griddle over medium flame.

7. Add a few drops of oil on the surface of griddle and spread it using paper towel.

8. Pour a ladle of batter into the center of the hot pan. Smooth it with the back of a spoon or a ladle to form a circle.

9. Drizzle a little oil on the edges.

10. Cook for a few minutes until bottom side is brown and crisp.

11. Flip and cook the other side for a few minutes until brown spots appear.

11. Flip it again and cook for 30 seconds.

13. Transfer it to a plate.

14. Serve immediately with ketchup or any chutney.