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Ragi Uttapam with Grated Beetroot and Carrot Topping

Healthy, delicious & gluten-free breakfast dish: Ragi Uttapam. Carrots, beetroot and other Veggies make this South Indian dish a perfect start to the day!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking time 5 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine indian cuisine, south indian
Servings 8
Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Batter:

  • 1 cup Ragi whole Finger Millet
  • 1 cup Rice Idli rice
  • .75 cup Urad Dal Split black gram
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds Methi
  • Salt
  • Water

For the Topping:

  • 1 Beetroot grated
  • 1 Carrot grated
  • 2 Green Chillies finely chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparing the Batter:

  • Wash and soak the ragi, idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately in water for at least 5-6 hours.
  • Drain the water and grind the ingredients together in a mixer or grinder, adding water little by little, until you get a smooth batter.
  • Transfer the batter to a large bowl, add salt, and mix well.
  • Cover the bowl and allow the batter to ferment overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Preparing the Topping:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the grated beetroot, grated carrot, chopped green chillies, and fresh coriander leaves. Add a pinch of salt and mix well. Set aside.

Making the Ragi Uttapam:

  • Heat a non-stick tawa or griddle on medium flame.
  • Once hot, pour a ladleful of the fermented batter onto the tawa and spread it gently to form a circular shape.
  • Sprinkle a generous amount of the beetroot and carrot mixture evenly over the uttapam.
  • Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges and let it cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom turns golden brown.
  • Flip the uttapam carefully and cook the other side for another 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the tawa and serve hot.

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Notes

Serving Suggestions:
Serve the Ragi Uttapam with coconut chutney, sambar, or a spicy tomato onion chutney for a wholesome and delightful meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 57mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1278IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 3mg
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