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 Mini-uttapams | |
| Alternative names | Uttappam, oothappam |
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| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | South India , Tamil Nadu |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, urad dal |
An uttapam (or uthapam, uttappam, etc.) is a type of dosa from South India. Unlike a typical dosa, which is crisp and crepe-like, an uttapam is thicker, with toppings. The name is derived from the Tamil words appam and utthia or uttria, meaning "poured appam", because appam is cooked in a round-bottom pan, whereas utthia-appam is cooked on a flat skillet. Tamil ancient literature mentions it by name. The classic breakfast of Tamil residents consists of idli, dosas or uttappams mostly accompanied by sambar and chutney.
It is similar to a dosa, but it has more vegetables and a greater preparation time. It is famous in South India, mainly Kerala and Tamil Nadu.[1]