5 Taste Uthappam is a popular South Indian Restaurant only menu. Variety of mini Uthappam served in a single banana leaf platter with coconut chutney and sambar. Some popular flavours include onion, masala, dry fruits, podi and vegetable.
I had heard about this uthappam before, but I had never actually tasted it. During our last visit to a vegetarian restaurant, I noticed 5 Taste Uthappam on the menu and decided to order it out of curiosity.
About 5 Taste Uthappam
When the plate arrived, I was quite excited, as I was expecting the usual combination of onion, podi, carrot, tomato, and coriander. But to my surprise, what I got was something completely different an uthappam topped with onion, podi, coconut, masala, and cashew.
5 Taste Uthappam (Variety Uthappam) is a colorful South Indian uthappam topped with five different flavours.
Those toppings instantly caught my attention. The mix was unique yet comforting, with each bite offering a beautiful balance of flavors and textures. I loved it so much that I couldn't wait to try recreating it at home.
I used the same topping ideas, and the result was just lovely, soft uthappam with rich, flavorful toppings that made it feel special and indulgent, yet simple enough to make anytime.
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Toppings Used for 5 Taste Uthappam
- Cashews - Adds a rich, buttery crunch and mild sweetness.
- Potato Masala - Gives a soft, spicy, comforting flavor.
- Onions & coriander leaves - Brings natural sweetness and slight crunch.
- Idli Podi - Provides a spicy, garlicky punch.
- Grated Coconut - Balances the flavors with subtle sweetness.
These are some of the toppings I used. You can try different toppings like cheese (for kids), vegetables, Finely chopped tomatoes, Grated carrot or beetroot, Sweet corn , Paneer crumbles. These combinations make 5 Taste Uthappam fun, customizable, and perfect for using whatever you have on hand.
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1)take all your toppings for uthappam. I used cashews, potato masala, chopped onions, idli podi and coconut.
2)Heat a dosa skillet. and pour ½ cup ladleful of dosa batter over it in small size leaving spaces between them.
3)Spread each topping separately over individual dosas. I topped one dosa with coconut.
4)This one with idli podi
5)This one has onions and coriander leaves.
6)This one has cashews.
7)Drizzle all around the sides.
8)Once golden flip over and cook on other side too.
9)Now for the last uthappam.
10)Top with potato masala. Drizzle oil or ghee around the sides.
11)Flip over and cook.
12)Done.
13)Enjoy.
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5 Taste Uthappam Recipe (South Indian Restaurant Style)
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Dosa Batter
- 1 tablespoon Cashews
- 3 tablespoon Potato Masala
- 2 tablespoon Idli Podi
- 3 tablespoon Onions peeled & finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves finely chopped
- 3 tablespoon Grated Coconut
- Oil for Ghee for pan frying
Instructions
- Heat a dosa skillet. and pour ½ cup ladleful of dosa batter over it in small size leaving spaces between them.
- Spread each topping separately over individual dosas. I topped one dosa with cashews, one with potato masala, another with chopped onions and coriander leaves, one with idli podi, and the last one with coconut. This way, each dosa had its own distinct flavor, making the plate interesting and enjoyable with every bite
- Drizzle oil or ghee over it. Cook till the bottom crisp up. Flip over and cook. Remove and serve.
The Happy Soul
lovely assortment...
Aathi, can you tell me the name of the tawa you are using. It looks very nice.
Aarthi
@The Happy Soulit is wonderchef da vinci pan set