Here I am presenting a special uttappam, 'Paneer uttappam'. As the name suggests, paneer is the key ingredient used along with some vegetables. South India is famous for its cuisines. Dosa and different varieties of uttappams are South Indian special dishes which has caught admiration of even North Indians.
Paneer uttappam and Coconut chutney
We are all familiar with common dosa. But if we prepare it with slight differences by adding extra ingredients, not only does it looks good and tastes best, but also increases its nutritional value. Normally children who hesitate to take breakfast in early mornings will love to have such variety dishes which are healthy and provide extra energy for them the whole day.
Paneer uttappam
Ingredients:
Flour for making dosa(Kept overnight and soured)-As needed
Paneer grated-1 cup
Onion finely chopped-1 cup
Carrot grated-1/2 cup
Tomato cut into small pieces-1 cup
Green chillies finely chopped- 3 or 4
Ginger grated-1 tsp
Coriander leaves finely chopped- 1/4 cup
Ghee-to sprinkle
Salt- to taste
How to prepare:
Mix all the ingredients except flour. Add salt both to flour and the mixture separately.
Heat a non-stick pan and spread the flour to make dosa.
Spread a handful of the above mixture on the dosa and sprinkle a little ghee on top.
Reduce the flame and close the pan with a lid and wait for 3-4 minutes.
When the paneer uttappam is fully cooked, open the lid, take it out and place it in a serving plate.
Repeat the same process till all are done. Serve it hot with coconut or tomato chutney.
Coconut chutney
Ingredients:
Coconut scraped-2 cup
Onion-half
Green chillies-2 or as per taste
Garlic-4 or 5 cloves
Salt- to taste
Water-As needed for grinding
Coconut oil - 1 or 2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves-as needed
How to prepare:
Grind well coconut, onion, green chillies, garlic and salt in a blender by adding sufficient water and transfer it into a serving bowl.
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard to it. When it starts spluttering add curry leaves.
Pour it on the coconut chutney and stir well. Note: Onion can be replaced by 1/2cup shallots also.
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