Rava Uttapam: Gluten-Free, Low Potassium Recipe
Rava Uttapam is a semolina pancake that is very easy to make. The flavour profile of this semolina pancake can be varied very easily by changing the toppings. I made a low potassium version with bell peppers as toppings to make it fit into a renal diet for a person combatting kidney disease.
Equipment
- Tava
- Bowl
- Ladle
- Turning Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Rava or Semolina (200 gms)
- 1/2 Cup Dahi, Yogurt (150 gms)
- .75 Cups Water
- 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Red Bell Pepper (15 gms)
- 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Yellow Bell Pepper (15 gms)
- 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Green Bell Pepper, Capsicum (15 gms)
- Salt to Taste (Replace with Amchur for Low Sodium Diet)
To Grind
- 2 Green Chilli
- 1/2" Ginger
Other Ingredients
- 2 tsp Oil
Instructions
Making the Batter
- {Optional} Over medium heat, dry roast 1 cup Rava or Semolina for 3 to 5 minutes till it just becomes aromatic but does not change colour.
- Transfer to a bowl and let it rest.
- After the Rava cools, add 1/2 cup dahi and salt (or Amchur for a low sodium, low potassium diet), and mix well. Ensure there are no lumps.
- Gradually, add 1/2 cup water and mix well to form a thick batter.
- Set the batter aside for 10 to 15 minutes to rest. I leave it for up to an hour.
- Just before you are ready to make Uttapam, add 1/4 cup water and mix well. The batter should slide off a spoon.
Making the Rava Uttapam
- Grease an 8" non-stick pan with a few drops of oil.
- Over medium flame, heat the pan till it is hot.
- Turn down the flame and immediately (while the pan is hot), add 1/4 of the batter in the centre and swirl the pan a little to help the batter spread.
- Sprinkle the bell pepper pieces on the surface and gently press the pieces into the Uttapam with a spatula. This will help the bell pepper pieces stick to the uttapam.
- Increase the heat to medium.
- Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the cover and use a turning spatula to gently loosen the Uttapam from the pan and flip it over.
- Cook for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the hot Rava Uttapam with a chutney of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 197 kcalCarbohydrates: 35 gProtein: 7 gFat: 3 gSaturated Fat: 1 gTrans Fat: 1 gCholesterol: 2 mgSodium: 245 mgPotassium: 179 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 3 gVitamin A: 187 IUVitamin C: 21 mgCalcium: 66 mgIron: 2 mg