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Savory Quinoa Pancakes (Uttapam)

These savory quinoa pancakes are naturally gluten-free, high protein and make the best breakfast of champions!
Prep Time 6 hours
Fermentation time 10 hours
Total Time 16 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 15 pancakes

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

Pancake batter

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cup quinoa (white or tricolor)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Toppings

  • chopped green onion
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric or curry (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

Soak and ferment the batter

  • Rinse the quinoa, and rice several times until the water is clear.
  • Soak for 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the soaked rice and quinoa and, pour into a blender, add salt and 2 cups of water. Bend until smooth.
  • Pour into a bowl and cover with a clean towel. Place in a warm location and let it ferment for 8-12 hours.
  • Some bubbles may form on top when the fermentation has taken place. The batter should be thick but pourable. Add a little water if necessary.
  • Heat up a non-stick frying pan or a cast iron frying pan on medium heat, add a little oil.
  • Pour a ladle of batter and quickly swirl but don't try to flatten the pancake. You want it nice and thick.
  • Add the chopped green onions while it is cooking.  Flip it over when the bottom starts to come loose.
    quinoa uttapam
  • Repeat with the remaining batter. You should have enough for 12-15 pancakes if you keep them pancake size.
Keyword Gluten-free breakfast, high protein