Tasty and healthy Makhana Uttapam recipe for Navratri fast

People observing fast during Navratri already start preparing for Falahari dishes. If you also want to make something new and tasty in the fast, then Makhana Uttapam can be a great option. It is delicious, nutritious and very easy to make. Let’s know the easy recipe to make it.

Materials required to make Makhana uttapam

• 250 grams Makhana

• 1 cup curd

• 3 tablespoons rice of Sama

• 1 carrot (grated)

• ½ cup of capsicum (finely chopped)

• 1 inch ginger (grated)

• 2 green chillies (finely chopped)

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander

• Rock salt

• 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper

• ½ cup cheese (crushed)

• Desi ghee or peanut oil

Method of making Makhana uttapam

1. Dry dry to the makhans – First of all fry the makhans in the pan, so that their moisture is over and they can grind easily.

2. Grind the rice of Sama – Grind the rice of Sama along with the makhanas and make powder.

3. Prepare the batter – Add Makhana, Sama rice and curd to a grinder. Add green chillies and ginger to it and add some water and prepare a smooth batter.

4. Add vegetables and spices – Add grated carrots, finely chopped capsicum, green coriander, crushed black pepper and crushed cheese to the prepared batter. Add rock salt as per taste and mix well.

5. Cook uttapam – Heat the pan and add desi ghee or peanut oil to it. Now spread the prepared batter on the pan and cover it and let it cook for some time.

6. Flight and bake – After two minutes, turn the uttapam and roast from both sides till it turns golden.

7. Serve-Serve hot-hot Makhana uttapam with green chutney or curd and enhance the taste of Navratri fast.