Ottappam Recipe: Easy South Indian Breakfast
Learn how to make a soft and easy Ottappam Recipe at home with rice flour, eggs, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick South Indian breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice flour
- ¼ cup maida
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups water adjust for batter consistency
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato finely chopped
- ½ cup grated carrot
- 2 green chilies finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Batter
- Take a large bowl and add rice flour and maida mix.
- Pour water slowly while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Crack the eggs into the bowl and mix well.
- Add salt and stir until smooth.
- Tip from my kitchen: Batter should flow easily but not feel watery.
Step 2: Add Vegetables
- Add onion, tomato, carrot, green chilies, and coriander leaves.
- Mix gently so vegetables spread evenly through the batter.
Step 3: Rest The Batter
- Let the batter sit for 5–10 minutes. This helps the rice flour absorb moisture.
Step 4: Heat The Pan
- Place a clay pan or non-stick pan on medium heat.
- Lightly grease the surface with oil.
Step 5: Cook The Ottappam
- Pour one ladle of batter onto the pan.
- Spread slightly into a thick round shape.
- Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Drizzle a little oil around the edges.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden.
Step 6: Repeat
- Continue cooking remaining batter the same way.
- Your kitchen will smell amazing at this point — warm, savory, and inviting.