Uttapam With Sambhar

For batter

Soak 1 tbsp rice, 1 tsp black urad dal for two hours and grind it to a smooth batter.

Ferment it overnight.

For sambhar

In a kadai heat 2 tsp oil.

Add 1/2 tsp rai, 4 kadi patta leaves, 2 red chillies, 1/2 tsp haldi, 1/2 tsp red chilly powder, 1 tbsp sambhar powder and saute.

Add 1/4th cup julienne onion, 1/4th cup diced tomato, 1 diced drumstick, 2 tbsp chopped carrot, 2 tbsp chopped brinjal, 2 tbsp chopped pumpkin and mix well.

Now add 1/2 tsp salt, boiled tur dal, 1 tbsp tamarind pulp and allow it to boil well.

For uttapam

Mix the batter in a bowl with 1/8th tsp salt and 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves.

On a heated pan, pour a ladle of the prepared batter.

Spread it and roast with 1 tsp oil.

Flip and roast until both sides are completely cooked.

Serve hot with sambhar.