Healthy recipe for diabetics: Jowar uttappam

This uttapam is prepared with iron-rich jowar and urad dal. Do try it out.

Written By: Neha Chandna | Updated : April 7, 2016 3:53 PM IST

In this recipe, the South Indian delicacy uttapam is made healthier with the addition of iron-rich jowar and urad dal. Urad dal is also a good source of protein. Being low in glycemic index, both these ingredients are ideal for diabetics. Plus, this dish contains only 175 calories and can be an amazing snack option.

Ingredients:

30g jowar
15g urad dal
onion (chopped)
tomato (chopped)
capsicum (chopped)
tsp oil
tsp pav bhaji masala
tsp chaat masala
Tiny piece ginger
1 small green chilli
Salt and chilli powder to taste

Method:

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Soak jowar and urad dal separately overnight.
Grind them with ginger and green chilli to a smooth paste to make the batter.
Now mix all the vegetables and spices together.
In a pan, add oil and pour the batter and spread it into a uttapam.
Spread all the vegetables on the uttapam.
Cook till done and serve with chutney.

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