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How to make South Indian Onion Uttapam for Sunday breakfast

etimes.in | Last updated on - May 3, 2026, 10:25 IST
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Easiest Onion Uttapam recipe

Onion Uttapam is a classic South Indian breakfast. It refers to a thick, soft pancake made from fermented rice–lentil batter and topped with chopped onions and cooked to perfection. It is best served with sambar and coconut chutney. Take a look at the recipe.

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Ingredients


2 cups idli rice, ½ cup urad dal, 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, salt to taste, water, 1–2 onions, 1–2 green chilies, 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, and oil for cooking

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Step 1


Wash urad dal and fenugreek seeds and soak separately for 4 hours. Also, wash and soak rice for 6-8 hours.

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Step 2


Grind them with a little water to make a fluffy batter.

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Step 3


Next, add salt lightly and mix well and let ite ferment in a dark place for 8-12 hours.

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Step 4



Heat a tawa on medium heat and pour a ladle of batter and keep it thick.

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Step 5


Sprinkle onions, chilies, coriander on top and drizzle oil around edges. Cook until it turns golden brown and edges turns crisp.

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Step 6


Your Onion Uttapam is ready. Enjoy with sambar and chutney.

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