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Uttapam

(Ooththappam, Uthappa, उत्तपम)

Visually similar to a pizza, uttapam is a South Indian dish consisting of a batter (based on rice and lentils) that is fried and topped with chopped vegetables such as onions, tomatoes, carrots, and chiles. There is also a version of the dish called mini uttapam, usually served in four pieces per portion, with variable toppings and a number of side dishes.

Traditionally, uttapam is accompanied by sambhar on the side - a rich lentil curry with the addition of onions, coconut, and eggplant.

Tamil Nadu, India

Serve with

Stew

Sambar

Sambar is a popular curry dish prepared with a tamarind-based broth, lentils, and vegetables. It originates from Tamil Nadu, but it is also very popular in Sri Lanka and ... Read more

WHERE TO EAT The best Uttapam in the world (according to food experts)

World Travel Guide and 2 other food critics.

"One of the few places in Delhi to get authentic South Indian fare – including uttapam – Saravana Bhavan is so wildly popular that you may have to wait for a table."

Urban Cocktail and 1 other food critic.

"Top 10 South Indian Restaurants in Pune: Vaishali - Cheese Uttapam are just to kill for."

Eugephemisms and 1 other food critic.

"I ordered the Butter Onion Uttapam, 5.20SGD. It is served atop a banana leaf and it comes with four different dips. You can just imagine the fragrance of the banana leaf combined with these four flavours. It was so scrumptious that I wanted to try another Uttapam."