Mini Sama Chawal Uttapam

By: Admin Date: 01-Mar 2022 Reading Time: 4 Mins

Samak Chawal and Sago Uttapam is a delightful and nutritious dish perfect for a light breakfast or snack, especially during fasting periods. The combination of barnyard millet (Samak Chawal) and sago (Tapioca pearls) forms a smooth batter, enriched with low-fat curd and seasoned with green chilies, cumin seeds, and coriander leaves. These mini uttapams are cooked until golden brown and served hot with a side of low-fat yogurt or a healthy chutney, offering a wholesome and delicious meal. This meal makes a nice option during fasts and festivals too.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

40 grams Samak Chawal (Barnyard Millet)
20 grams Sago (Tapioca pearls)
100 grams boiled potato
20 grams low-fat curd
2-3 green chillies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds powder
3-4 fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil (or any other oil like coconut or mustard oil)
Salt to taste

Procedure:

Rinse the Samak Chawal and sago thoroughly. Soak them separately in water for 2-3 hours.
Drain the soaked Samak Chawal and sago. Grind them together into a smooth batter using a little water if necessary.
Add the low-fat curd to the batter and mix well.
Grate or mash the boiled potato and add it to the batter.
Add finely chopped green chillies, cumin seeds powder, and salt to taste.
Mix everything thoroughly to form a smooth, thick batter. If the batter is too thick, add a little water to adjust the consistency.
Heat a non-stick pan or tawa and lightly grease it with a few drops of olive oil.
Pour a small ladleful of batter onto the pan to form mini uttapams.
Spread the batter slightly to form small, thick circles.
Cook on medium heat until the bottom is golden brown and the top is set. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil around the edges.
Flip the uttapams and cook the other side until it is also golden brown.
Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Garnish the uttapams with chopped fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with a side of low-fat yogurt or a healthy chutney.

Nutritional Benefits:

Samak Chawal (Barnyard Millet) is a nutritious grain, rich in dietary fiber and essential minerals like iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, which help in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
Sago (Tapioca pearls) provides a good source of carbohydrates, making it an excellent energy booster.
Low-fat curd contributes probiotics, promoting good gut health.

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