Bajri Uttapam

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 4 to 5 mini uttapas

Ingredients :

To Be Mixed Together For The Salad
2 to 3 tsp finely chopped capsicum
2 to 3 tsp finely chopped spring onion
3 tsp finely chopped tomatoes
2 1/2 tsp red chutney , refer handy tip

For The Stuffed Green Chillies
6 bhavnagari green chilli
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur) powder
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
salt to taste
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

For The Uttapas
7 tsp bajra (black millet) flour
7 tsp rice flour (chawal ka atta)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 tsp chilli powder
3 tsp sour curds (khatta dahi)
water as required
oil for cooking

For Serving
masala curd
stuffed bhavnagri green chilies , refer handy tip

Method :

For the stuffed green chillies
For the stuffed green chilliesCombine all the ingredients, except the chillies, in a mixing bowl and mix well.De-seed the chillies and stuff ½ tsp of the prepared mixture.Steam the chillies in a steamer for 10 minutes.Keep aside.
For the uttappam
For the uttappamCombine the bajra and rice flour in a bowl and mix well.Add the ginger-green chilli paste, chilli powder and curds and mix well and prepare a thick batter, using water as required.Heat a non-stick pan, heat 1 tsp of oil, pour 3-4 tsp of batter and spread it lightly to make uttappas.Put 2-3 tsp of salad over it. Cook one side till little brown, turn on to the other side.Smear a little oil around the mixture and cook on a medium flame till golden brown in colour from all the sides.Serve hot with masala curds and stuffed green chillies.
Handy tip
Handy tipYou can prepare 2-3 uttapam at a time.For the red chutney, combine the chilli powder, roasted cumin seeds, tomato puree, salt with fresh red chilli and grind to a smooth paste.For masala curd, add a little amount of garlic paste, salt to taste and chili powder in 1 cup of curd, mix well and serve.