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    Home » Breakfast » Idli and Dosa » Mini Vegetable Uthappam

    Mini Veg Uttapam Recipe | Video

    Published: Jan 26, 2022 by Pavani · 18 Comments

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    Looking for an easy breakfast recipe? Then try these mini vegetable uthappam. These savory South Indian pancakes are easy and very versatile to make.

    All you need is idli batter and choice of mixed vegetables to make these. They are kid friendly and great for either breakfast or snack. Serve with your favorite chutney, chutney podi and sambar.

    White plate with 3 stacks of vegetable uttapam.

    Table of contents

    • About the Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • You might also like
    • Recipe Card

    About the Recipe

    My son enjoys Indian breakfast items like idli, dosa, ponganalu etc. But my picky daughter refuses to eat them. It is a constant struggle to get her to eat anything. So I am always looking for ideas to make interesting dishes for her.

    These mini veg uttapam are basically cute little version of dosa or uthappam. This is a great recipe to sneak in some veggies for the kids. My daughter thought they were savory pancakes and enjoyed them without complaining.

    Brown plate with mini vegetable uthappam.

    To make these uttappam more colorful, tasty and healthy, I add a mix of vegetables. Finely chopping them makes them inconspicuous that even picky eaters won't mind. You can add your favorite veggies or simply make these plain.

    These are crispy on the outside and are soft in the middle. You can make these uthappams regular size but making these mini ones makes them appealing to the kids. Serve them as a stack for an adorable presentation. Enjoy with chutney and sambar.

    White plate with 3 stacks of vegetable uttapam.

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here are the ingredients you need to make these mini vegetable uthappam:

    • Idli Batter - you can use homemade or store-bought idli batter. I have 2 recipes for batter - one with idli rava and the other with idli rice on the blog. Or use your favorite recipe. Make sure that the batter is well fermented. If using leftover batter, bring it to room temperature before making uttappam.
    • Mixed Vegetables - use your favorite vegetables. I usually add cabbage, carrot and green pepper. But you can also use green beans, onion, tomato, corn, green peas etc.
    • Onion, green chilies, ginger, fresh cilantro
    • Cumin seeds
    • Salt
    Ingredients needed - details in recipe card.

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here is how to make these mini mix veg uttapam recipe:

    In a medium size bowl, combine idli batter with finely chopped mix vegetables, green chilies, grated ginger, cumin seeds, cilantro and salt. Mix well.

    Mixing vegetables into idli batter.

    Heat a nonstick griddle/ tawa on medium-high heat. Make mini pancakes by adding 1 tablespoon of batter to the hot pan. Depending on the size of the pan, you can make about 6~8 pancakes at one time.

    3 panel photo showing the making of savory pancakes on nonstick pan.

    Drizzle a few drops of oil on the uthappam. Cook till the bottom is lightly golden. Using a spatula, flip the uttapam and cook until golden on the other side.Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve hot right away with your favorite chutney.

    Hand putting a dollop of chutney on top of uttappam.

    Expert Tips

    • You can use homemade or store-bought idli batter. I have 2 recipes for batter - one made with idli rava and with idli rice on the blog. Or use your favorite recipe.
    • Make sure that the batter is well fermented. If using leftover batter, bring it to room temperature before making uttappam.
    • You can add your favorite vegetables. I usually add cabbage, carrot and green pepper. But green beans, onion, tomato, corn, green peas etc. are all great options. Make sure to finely chop the veggies.
    • These mini vegetable uthappam are great to serve when hot. But if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1~2 days. Reheat before serving.
    • Here are a few more ideas to jazz this recipe up:
      • Onion uttapam - Use only onions. Instead of mixing them into the batter, use them as topping.
      • Masala uttapam recipe - use aloo curry as the topping instead of the vegetables.
      • Podi uthappam - sprinkle the top of the cooked uttappam with chutney podi and a generous drizzle of ghee.
      • Tomato uthappam - add finely diced tomatoes on top.

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    White plate with 3 stacks of mini uttapam.

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    Recipe Card

    White plate with stacks of mini vegetable uthappam.

    Mini Vegetable Uttapam

    Mini Vegetable Uthappam are savory Indian pancakes made with idli batter and mixed vegetables. A healthy kid friendly breakfast.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: andhra, south indian, tamil
    Servings: 4 Servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Idli/ dosa batter
    • 1 cup Finely chopped mix vegetables like Cabbage, Carrot, green beans etc.
    • 2~3 Green Chilies, finely chopped
    • 1" Ginger piece, finely grated
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
    • To taste Salt
    • As needed Oil, for cooking

    Instructions

    • In a medium size bowl, combine idli batter with finely chopped mix vegetables, green chilies, grated ginger, cumin seeds, cilantro and salt. Mix well.
    • Heat a nonstick griddle/ tawa on medium-high heat. Make mini pancakes by adding 1 tablespoon of batter to the hot pan. Depending on the size of the pan, you can make about 6~8 pancakes at one time. Drizzle a few drops of oil on the uthappam. Cook till the bottom is lightly golden. Using a spatula, flip the uttapam and cook until golden on the other side.
      Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve hot right away with your favorite chutney.

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    Notes

    • You can use homemade or store-bought idli batter. I have 2 recipes for batter - one made with idli rava and with idli rice on the blog. Or use your favorite recipe.
    • Make sure that the batter is well fermented. If using leftover batter, bring it to room temperature before making uttappam.
    • You can add your favorite vegetables. I usually add cabbage, carrot and green pepper. But green beans, onion, tomato, corn, green peas etc. are all great options. Make sure to finely chop the veggies.
    • These veg uthappam are great to serve when hot. But if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1~2 days. Reheat before serving.
    • Here are a few more ideas to jazz this recipe up:
      • Onion uttapam - Use only onions. Instead of mixing them into the batter, use them as topping.
      • Masala uttapam recipe - use aloo curry as the topping instead of the vegetables.
      • Podi uthappam - sprinkle the top of the cooked uttappam with chutney podi and a generous drizzle of ghee.
      • Tomato uthappam - add finely diced tomatoes on top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2330IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Nalini

      October 25, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      Cute looking uthappam,I make it often for my daughter's lunch box..

      Reply
    2. Gupta

      October 26, 2018 at 8:02 am

      Thanks for the recipe, these are wonderful and very popular with my family.
      Just love your recipes.

      Reply
    3. Srivalli

      October 27, 2018 at 12:56 am

      Wow those mini uthappams look so cute and interesting. Kids will surely love to dig into it..

      Reply
    4. harini

      October 27, 2018 at 8:51 pm

      I make mini uthappams for my little one all the time and I never thought about posting it 🙂 The pictures look very tempting with the toothpicks..

      Reply
    5. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth

      October 28, 2018 at 2:31 am

      I love how you have so cutely stacked them up and served with a dollop of chutney... Kids would surely gobble it down without any thoughts...

      Reply
    6. Sharmila

      October 29, 2018 at 7:21 am

      Love the idea of mini uttapam!! Kids love to see colors and something different for every mornings. so I made blue color mini idlis today for my son.

      Reply
    7. code2cook

      October 29, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      This mini uttappam looking so cute, I too wanted to make but did not have a toothpick and holding them together I needed something so quit the idea. loving these beauties.

      Reply
    8. Sushma Pinjala

      October 29, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Mini uthappam looks so cute and yummy. Good one

      Reply
    9. Suma Gandlur

      October 30, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      These mini uthappams look cute and perfect for the little hands.

      Reply
    10. Priya Suresh

      October 31, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      Thats a brilliant idea to make uthappams as mini versions.. Kids will definitely go crazy if they see these cute looking mini uthappams.

      Reply
    11. Punam Paul

      November 02, 2018 at 6:10 am

      Very delicious and interesting presentation. My son Loved it.
      Very Good and easy recipe.
      Recommended for moms to cook for their Kids.

      Reply
    12. Gayathri Kumar

      November 07, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      Usually kids fall for these mini dishes. They won't think too much if it looks cute. These veggies filled mini uthappam are a great way to make kids eat dosas.

      Reply
    13. Chef Mireille

      November 10, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      love the way you have served them up here with the chutney - looks so good!

      Reply
    14. Mayuri Patel

      February 21, 2022 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      These mini uthappam look so so cute. Like how you've added the vegetables in the batter. I'm going to do that next time. Hubby likes uttapam really crispy but cannot cook them for so long as the veggies on top get burnt. Now will add them in the batter. Brilliant idea.

      Reply
    15. Neha

      February 23, 2022 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      These mini vegetable uthappam look very dainty. The pics look very appealing. Will try to make these from the next batch of dosa batter. Nice post!

      Reply
    16. Vandana

      February 24, 2022 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      These mini uttapamas look so good. I remember, my mother used to make mini uttapams for us when we were kids but I had completely forgotten that. Your recipe has reminded me of them and I can't wait to make them again. Loved the presentation.

      Reply
    17. Hayley Dhanecha

      February 25, 2022 at 1:40 am

      5 stars
      These mini vegetable uthappam looks so delicious, we too add vegetables in the batter prior frying. Thanks for the lovely recipe.

      Reply
    18. Uma Raghupathi

      February 25, 2022 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      I love uthappam, with lots of onions. These are so cute and perfect to entertain kids:)

      Reply

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