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.
2tbspFinely Chopped Green Bell Pepper, Capsicum(15 gms)
Salt to Taste(Replace with Amchur for Low Sodium Diet)
To Grind
2Green Chilli
1/2"Ginger
Other Ingredients
2tspOil
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.