Suji vegetable uttapam

Suji uttapam is the no-fuss cousin of the dosa. No grinding, no overnight fermenting, just suji (rava) soaked in curd and topped generously with vegetables. It comes together on a regular tawa and makes a warm, filling breakfast that keeps you going till lunch.

Why it helps

The curd in the batter adds protein and makes the uttapam soft, while the pile of vegetables on top adds fibre and crunch. Together they slow down how quickly the meal raises your blood sugar, so you feel satisfied instead of hungry again by eleven. It is a simple example of a low-GI style swap that still tastes like home.

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 1 cup suji (rava)
• 3/4 cup curd
• Water, as needed for a thick, spoonable batter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small capsicum, finely chopped
• 1 grated carrot
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)
• Few coriander leaves, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon eno or a pinch of baking soda (optional, for softness)
• 2 teaspoons oil, for cooking

Method

1. Mix the suji, curd and salt in a bowl. Add water little by little to make a thick but spreadable batter.
2. Rest the batter for 15 minutes so the suji softens and swells.
3. Mix the chopped vegetables in a separate bowl and keep them ready.
4. Just before cooking, stir in the eno with a spoon of water. The batter will turn light and airy.
5. Heat a tawa on medium, brush lightly with oil, and pour a ladle of batter. Spread gently into a thick round, not thin like a dosa.
6. Sprinkle a generous handful of the vegetable mix on top and press it in lightly with the back of the ladle.
7. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 minutes until the base is golden, then flip and cook the vegetable side for another minute.
8. Serve hot with coconut chutney, green chutney or a katori of curd.

Make it your own

• Stir in a few spoons of grated paneer or crumbled tofu on top for a protein push.
• Swap the vegetables with whatever the fridge offers, cabbage, grated beetroot or leftover boiled peas all work.
• Making it for kids or a festival morning? Cut into small wedges and serve like mini pizzas with chutney for dipping.

Enjoy it as part of the CurviCare Plate, and explore more high-protein Indian breakfasts.