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Tri Lentil Savoury Pancakes / Tri Dal Uthappam

VegCookBook by Praveena
No Rice Uthappam, is a Protein rich, South Indian Uthappam / Savoury lentil pancakes, without using grain / rice and no fermentation needed. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 12 uthappam

Equipment

  • Wide Mixing Bowl (for making the batter)
  • Blender/Grinder/Mixie.
  • Dosa Pan / Pan Cake griddle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Whole Urad Dal/Minapa Gundlu/ Skinless Black Gram
  • 1 cup Masoor Dal/Yerra Kandi Pappu/Split Red Lentils
  • 1 cup Chana Dal/ Senaga Papu/ Bengal Gram/ Split Yellow Lentils
  • 1 tablespoon salt (or as per taste)
  • as required water (for soaking)
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)
  • 4 small green chillies (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil (for each uthappam)

Instructions
 

  • Take all the 3 lentils into a large bowl. Wash them thoroughly 2-3 times under running water.
  • Add double the amount of fresh water to the same & let them soak for 3-4 hrs. Leave the bowl on kitchen platform.
  • Transfer this soaked dal / lentils into a blender/ mixer and grind it into fine batter. Add water as needed to make the batter. (use the soaked water)
  • Add enough salt and mix the batter thoroughly.
  • Put the dosa pan / pancake griddle on stove top under high flame and let it heat to its best.
  • Sprinkle fistful of water onto the griddle/pan and rub it off with a paper towel or an onion piece
  • Using a ladle, pour 2 ladles full of the batter onto the griddle / pan.
  • Gently spread it a little,(not throughout the pan) let it be thick.
  • Add the toppings, finely chopped onions, green chillies and coriander leaves.
  • Pour in drop by drop of oil (½ teaspoon) throughout the circle/ending of the uthappam/pancake.
  • Immediately close with a lid and let it steam cook for 2-3 mins.
  • Now, put the lid aside, gently turn the uthappam / pancake to the other side. Do not cover with lid.
  • Pour in drop by drop of oil (½ teaspoon) throughout the middle part of the uthappam/pancake.
  • Let it be on the griddle / pan for 1 more min and transfer the uthappam / pancake to a serving plate.
  • Repeat the same for the rest. Done!!

Notes

Please see the MAIN POST for recipe with step wise PICS & TIPS!
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