Mini Cheese Uttapa
by Tarla Dalal
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mini cheese uttapa recipe | cheese uttapam | instant cheese uttapa - Indian snack | cheese uttapam with idli dosa batter is a quick snack which gives you the satisfaction of eating a homely fare as well as a unique scrumptious snack! Learn how to make cheese uttapam.
To make mini cheese uttapa, heat a mini uttapa pan and grease it using a little oil. Pour a small spoonful of the batter in each of the 7 uttapa moulds and spread in a circular motion to make a 75 mm. (3") diameter round. Sprinkle 2 tsp of the topping evenly over each of the 7 mini uttapas and press it gently so that the topping sticks well to the batter. Cook the uttapas, using oil, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make 11 more mini uttapas. Serve immediately with sambar and coconut chutney.
A simple topping of cheese and green chillies transforms uttapa into an exotic treat. What’s more significant is that these cheese uttapam are made with readymade idli dosa batter. You can even make use of left over batter.
Prepare the uttapa in a mini format to give it an exciting, snacky appearance. While you could serve these instant cheese uttapa - Indian snack with chutney and sambar; you could also give it a contemporary touch by serving with tomato sauce or Tomato Salsa!
All the cheese lovers are sure to dwell into the taste of cheese uttapam with idli dosa batter. While we have used processed cheese, you can swap processed cheese with mozzarella, gouda or cheddar cheese for a more cheesy dosa. Also, a combination of 2-3 cheeses can be used.
Tips for mini cheese uttapa. 1. Since salt is there in the batter, we have not added any salt to the topping. If the batter you buy has less salt, add the required amount to the batter itself. 2. Adjust the green chillies as per your choice. If you are making these uttapa for kids, reduce the amount of green chillies. 3. Ensure to press the cheese topping gently so that the topping sticks well to the batter, else it will stick to the pan when you turn it over.
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Mini Cheese Uttapa recipe - How to make Mini Cheese Uttapa
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Makes 18 mini uttapas
For Mini Cheese Uttapa
2 cups idli batter
oil for greasing and cooking
To Be Mixed Into A Topping
3/4 cup grated processed cheese
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
For Serving With Mini Cheese Uttapa
sambhar
coconut chutney
For mini cheese uttapa
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- Pour a small spoonful of the batter in each of the 7 uttapa moulds and spread in a circular motion to make a 75 mm. (3") diameter round.
- Sprinkle 2 tsp of the topping evenly over each of the 7 mini uttapas and press it gently so that the topping sticks well to the batter.
- Cook the uttapas, using oil, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make 11 more mini uttapas.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}mini cheese uttapa{/span} immediately with sambhar and coconut chutney.
Mini Cheese Uttapa Video by Tarla Dalal
How to make mini cheese uttapa
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For the topping of mini cheese uttapam, in a small bowl take grated processed cheese. You can swap processed cheese with mozzarella, gouda or cheddar cheese for a more cheesy dosa. Also, a combination of 2-3 cheeses can be used.
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Add finely chopped green chillies.
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Mix well and keep aside. Feel free add in any variety of sauces, herbs, chutneys or veggies and perk up the cheese uttapam topping.
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To prepare mini cheese uttapam at home, heat a mini uttapa pan and grease it using oil. Alternatively you can even make use of ghee or butter to make cheese uttapa more flavorful.
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Pour a small spoonful of the batter in each of the 7 uttapa moulds. We are using ready-made idli batter. Add a little salt or water and adjust the seasoning and consistency of the batter. If using batter stored in the fridge then bring it to room temperature and then make uttapams. If you wish to make idli batter at home then check out this recipe with detailed step by step photos to learn on How To Make Perfect Idli Batter.
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Spread in a circular motion to make a 75 mm. (3") diameter round.
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Sprinkle 2 tsp of the topping evenly over each of the 7 mini uttapas. For a variation, you can smear some chutney over the dosa and prepare cheese chutney uttapam or top with some onions and make cheese chutney onion uttapams. Use garlic butter to prepare garlic cheese uttapam recipe.
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Press it gently so that the topping sticks well to the batter.
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Cook the uttapam till they turn golden brown in colour from the bottom.
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Drizzle some oil, carefully flip the uttapams and cook until they are golden brown.
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Repeat steps 3 to 9 and make 11 more mini cheese uttapa.
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Serve mini cheese uttapam immediately with sambhar and coconut chutney.
- Olive Jalapeno and Sun Dried Tomato Mini Uttapa, Oats Palak and Sprouts Mini Uttapa, Sprouted Matki and Coriander Mini Uttapa are some other mini uttapam recipes from our website that you can make in your home kitchen.
| Energy | 22 cal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 9.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 29.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0.7 mg |
| Potassium | 14.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Cheese uttapa.. a cheesy variation to the family of dosa.. really tempting and just cant wait to have.. the kids and the adults in my house just could not wait to be made.. have it hot straight from the pan.. it taste the best.. a must try