Dibba Roti, also known as Minapa Roti or Uppappam, is a traditional Andhra Pradesh dish. It is a type of pancake made with urad dal (black gram) and rice. Here’s a detailed recipe for making Dibba Roti:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup urad dal (black gram)
- 2 cups rice (sona masuri or any short-grain rice)
- 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
- Salt to taste
- Oil or ghee for greasing the pan
Instructions:
- Soaking:
- Wash the urad dal and rice separately.
- Soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds together in enough water for about 6 hours.
- Soak rice in a separate bowl for about 6 hours.
- Grinding:
- Drain water from both urad dal and rice.
- Grind urad dal and fenugreek seeds together into a smooth batter using as little water as possible. The batter should be thick.
- Grind rice separately into a coarse paste. It should have a slightly grainy texture.
- Mixing:
- Mix the urad dal batter and rice paste together in a large bowl.
- Add salt to the batter and mix well.
- Allow the batter to ferment for 8-10 hours or overnight. The fermentation process is crucial for the flavor and texture of the dibba roti.
- Preparing the Pan:
- Grease a round, flat-bottomed pan or a thali with oil or ghee. Make sure it is a thick-bottomed pan.
- Cooking:
- Heat the pan on low flame.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the center of the pan and spread it evenly to form a thick pancake.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat.
- Steaming:
- After a couple of minutes, the edges of the dibba roti will start to leave the sides of the pan. At this point, drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges.
- Cover the pan again and allow the dibba roti to steam for about 20-25 minutes on low heat.
- Checking for Doneness:
- To check if the dibba roti is cooked, insert a toothpick or a knife in the center. It should come out clean when the pancake is done.
- Cooling and Slicing:
- Allow the dibba roti to cool for a few minutes.
- Use a knife to cut it into wedges or squares.
- Serving:
- Dibba Roti is typically served with coconut chutney or any spicy Andhra-style chutney.
Enjoy your Dibba Roti as a delicious and wholesome meal!
Note: The proportions and fermentation time may vary slightly based on personal preferences and regional variations. Adjust the batter consistency and fermentation time accordingly.
