Unlike a typical dosa, which is crisp and crepe-like, an uttapam is thicker, with toppings.

The classic breakfast of Tamil residents consists of idli, dosas or uttappams mostly accompanied by sambar and chutney.

It is famous in South India, mainly Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

[1] Uttapam batter is made of a 1:3 ratio of urad dal and rice.

Uttapams are traditionally made with toppings such as tomatoes, onion, chillies, capsicum and coriander; other common choices are coconut, grated carrots and beets.