Gluten-Free Onion Uttapam

Delight your taste buds with this Gluten-Free Onion Uttapam, a flavorful South Indian pancake perfect for breakfast or a light meal! This recipe swaps traditional semolina with rice flour, making it completely gluten-free while retaining the authentic flavors of classic uttapam. The batter, made with fermented urad dal and rice flour, creates a soft yet crisp base, beautifully topped with a vibrant mix of finely chopped onion, green chili, and fresh cilantro. A pinch of cumin seeds and a touch of baking soda enhance the texture and aroma, while a drizzle of oil ensures each uttapam cooks to golden perfection. Ready in under an hour, this satisfying dish pairs wonderfully with tangy coconut chutney or spicy sambar, delivering a wholesome, gluten-free treat that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice flour
• 0.5 cup Urad dal
• 1.5 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 small Green chili
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the urad dal thoroughly and soak it in freshwater for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Drain the soaked urad dal and blend it into a smooth paste with a small amount of water.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, blended urad dal, and water. Mix well to form a smooth batter.

Step 4

Add salt and baking soda to the batter and stir until well combined. Let it rest for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Finely chop the onion, green chili, and cilantro. Mix them in a bowl and keep aside.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet on medium flame and grease it lightly with a few drops of oil.

Step 7

Once the skillet is hot, pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread gently to form a thick pancake.

Step 8

Sprinkle chopped onion mixture over the pancake, lightly pressing it into the batter.

Step 9

Drizzle a little oil around the edges and on top of the uttapam.

Step 10

Allow the uttapam to cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.

Step 11

Flip the uttapam and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the uttapam from the pan and serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	842.2 grams (842.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1315

Total Fat 32.30g	41%
Saturated Fat 2.90g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2744mg	119%
Total Carbohydrate 213.50g	78%
Dietary Fiber 27.90g	100%
Total Sugars 7.70g
Protein 45.30g	91%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 256mg	20%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 1630mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.9%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 64.4%