INSTANT SOOJI UTHAPPAM

INGREDIENTS :

• 1.5 Cups Sooji (Rawa)
• 1.5 Cups Sour curd
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp soda bi carb
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala ( Mixed Spices)

TOPPING

• 2 Tomatoes - Finely Chopped
• 2 Onions - Finely Chopped
• 2 tbspn Chopped Coriander
• 1 Green chilli - Finely Chopped
• 1/2 Tsp Salt to Taste

PROCEDURE

• Sift Sooji. Add Curd, Salt, Red chilli powder and Garam masala. Beat well.
• Add enough Water to get a smooth thick batter. Add soda bi carb and beat thoroughly for 3 - 4 minutes.
• Mix all ingredients of the topping and keep aside.
• Heat a Non Stick Pan. Spread 1 tsp oil in the centre. Pour 1/4 of the batter in the pan. Spread but see that it does not become too thin, otherwise it will break when you turn it.
• Cook on Low flame. when the upper side is slightly cooked sprinkle some topping on it. Press. Pour 2 tsp poil on the sides and the top.
• Turn only when the underside gets crisp and brown, otherwise the uthapam might break while turning.
• Continue to cook on low flame till the onions turn light brown. Remove from the pan and serve hot with Chutney and Sambhar.