Semolina Pancake (Rawa Uttapam)

Semolina or Rawa is rich in fibers and minerals. It is a low cholesterol balanced food. Semolina is one of the best when it comes to diet control as it release energy slowly and keeps person free from hunger pangs.

Semolina Pancakes are very easy to cook and children love it very much. My child is very choosy for food but he likes pancake so much that he demands it again and again. He loves it with tomato ketchup. My husband also like the pancake and eat it with Chutney. When in the mornings, you are confused what to cook for breakfast this  recipe is a easy solution

Ingredients for 2 servings -

1. Semolina or Rawa or Sooji - 1 cup
   
2. Curd - 1 cup
3. Onion - 1 medium size fine chopped
4. Carrot - Grated 3-4 tsp
5. Beans - 2-3 fine chopped
6. Coriander leaves - 2-3 bunch fine chopped
7. Green Chilli -  2 fine chopped
8. Oil for Cooking
9. Salt - As per taste
10. Water- as required

Method of Preparation - 

1. Take a bowl and add all ingredients. Make a flowing consistency batter. Keep batter side for 10-15 minutes, as semolina (Rawa/Sooji) take time to soak water.
   
2. Take a pan preferable non-stick and add 2-3 tsp oil and heat on medium flame. Now put batter on the pan and spread the batter in circular shape using spoon or ladle.
3. Cover the pan for 10 minutes on medium flame. After 10 minutes open the cover and sprinkle oil on the sides and slowly turn the Pancake or Uttapam using spatula.
4. Cook the pancake on medium flame for 3-4 minutes. 
5. Now take out the Semolina pancake or Rawa Uttapam in a serving plate. Serve with any of your favourite Chutney.

Tips

1. If it is difficult to turn the pancake properly in the step 3 above then add 2 tsp wheat flour or all purpose flour (maida) and whisk it so that no lump is there.
2. If curd is not available then you can make the batter in water also.
3. You can add any other vegetable of your choice.