Corn Uttapam

Hello Foodies,
I have tried to make a uttapam with fresh sweet corn kernels. The best part is that the corn uttapam can be made in no time at all, as it requires no soaking or fermen

tation and grinding time is also very less. It will be loved by all. Corn Uttapam made from corn and gram flour or besan; rice flour are crispy, tasty, super yummy and easy. Give it a try!

Preparation Time : 5 Minutes ; Cooking Time : 10 Minutes ;

Total Time : 15 Minutes.

Ingredients :

1. Corn boiled 1 cup
2. Gram flour ½ cup
3. Green chillies 5 strips
4. Salt 1 tsp
   
5. Coriander leaves ¼ cup, chopped
6. Onion 1 small, chopped
7. Cumin seeds 1 tsp
8. Garlic cloves 3
9. Rice flour 1 tbsp
10. Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
11. Water ¼ cup ( or as per required to make batter)
12. Veg. oil for smear the uttapam

Recipe :

1. Grind the sweet corn kernels, gram flour, rice flour, salt, green chillies and garlic in a mixer till smooth add water to make batter.
2. Transfer the sweet corn mixture into a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients i.e., coriander leaves, chopped onion and cumin seeds, turmeric powder and mix well to make a batter of dropping consistency.
   
3. Heat a non-stick tava and grease it using a little oil. Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava and move the spoon in a circular motion to make a round uttapam.
4. Now, smear a little oil around the edges and cook on a medium flame till the uttapam turns light brown in colour from both the sides.
5. Repeat with the remaining batter to make more uttapams.
   Here, corn or sweet corn uttapam is ready to serve. Serve it with coconut chutney or green chutney. Enjoy!!!

Dietary Comments -

• Calorie count based on a 2,000 calorie.

• It makes 6 servings.
• Per serving contains 148.16 calories, along with carbohydrates - 28.60 g, fats - 2.05 g, proteins - 4.95 g.

Health Benefits of Corn :

• Digestion -  It helps to alleviate digestive problems such as constipation and hemorrhoids, as well as lowering the risk of colon cancer due to corn being a whole-grain. Fiber helps to bulk up bowel movements, which stimulates peristaltic motion and even stimulates the production of gastric juice and bile.
• It has antioxidant properties, corn is a rich source of a ferulic acid, an anticarcinogenic agent that has been shown to be effective in fighting the tumors which lead to breast cancer as well as liver cancer.
• Corns are rich source of vitamins mainly Vit.B complex group as well as good source of minerals too.
• Corn is a rich source of many essential nutrients and fiber. A meal rich in corn can go a long way in protecting against many diseases and ailments.
• It helps to prevent anaemia, corn helps to prevent anemia caused by deficiency of these vitamins. Corn also has a significant level of iron, which is one of the essential minerals needed to form new red blood cells; a deficiency in iron is one of the main cause of anemia as well.
• Corns are rich source of Vit.A, corn is a rich source of beta-carotene, which forms vitamin A in the body and is essential for the maintenance of good vision and skin.
• It helps to control hypertension, cholesterol and diabetes.

Good Time To Eat :

      It is good to eat corn uttapam for breakfast and for lunch.

Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy.