How many calories does one Semolina Uttapam with Cabbage have?

One Semolina Uttapam with Cabbage (60 grams) gives 94 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 44 calories, proteins account for 10 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 23.4 calories. One Semolina Uttapas with Cabbage provides about 4 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

Semolina Uttapam with Cabbage recipe makes 8 uttapams of 60 grams each.

94 calories for 1 uttapa of Semolina Uttapas with Cabbage, Rava Uttapa with Cabbage, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Carbohydrates 18.2g, Protein 3g, Fat 0.8g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Semolina Uttapas with Cabbage, Rava Uttapa with Cabbage.

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semolina uttapam with cabbage is a flavorful Indian breakfast dish that can be made quickly. Learn how to make sooji chilla with curds.

The  semolina cabbage uttapam  has a fabulous texture and mind-blowing flavour, which will rev up your taste buds for all the treats that lie ahead in the day!

To make semolina uttapam with cabbage batter, combine the semolina, plain flour, curds, baking powder and 1 cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes. Add coriander, green chillies, salt to taste and ¼ cup of water and mix well.

To make sooji chilla with curds  heat a non-stick tawa (griddle), grease a little oil, pour a ladleful of the batter and spread in a circular motion to make a 125 mm. (5") diameter thick circle. Cook on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Grease the top with oil. Sprinkle some chilli powder on top. Flip over. Cook both sides on medium heat till golden brown. semolina uttapam with cabbage is ready to serve.

Key ingredients in instant rava vegetable pancake.

Semolina is a binder, which means that it helps to hold the ingredients of the uttapam batter together. This helps to prevent the uttapam from falling apart when it is cooked. Semolina has a slightly nutty flavor, which adds to the overall flavor of uttapam.

Cabbage adds a nice crunch and texture to uttapams.

Plain flour.  The plain flour in rava uttapam batter helps to bind the ingredients together and give the pancakes a chewy texture

Serve semolina uttapam with cabbage immediately with with green chutney or coconut chutney or sambar .

Pro tips for semolina cabbage uttapam. 1. Curd adds a tangy and slightly sour flavor to uttapam. Curd helps to tenderize the uttapam batter, making it soft and fluffy. 2. Baking powder helps the batter rise when cooked. It also makes the uttapams fluffier and lighter.

Is Semolina Uttapam with Cabbage healthy?

Not very healthy.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Cabbage ( Patta Gobhi + Red Cabbage, Purple cabbage) : Cabbage is low in calories, relieves constipation, good for diabetics. Cabbage has high levels of flavonoids and anthocyanins and has long been used as a herbal medicine. Rich in Antioxidants in turn lowers the risk of infection and inflammation of the body due to eating processed foods. Red cabbage, also called purple cabbage, has slightly higher levels of flavonoids and anthocyanins than green cabbage and has long been used as a herbal medicine. It has same health benefits to offer as the cabbage otherwise. See here all benefits of cabbage. 

Onions (pyaz, kanda) :  Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin which promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions. 

Curd + Low fat Curds, hung curds :  Curds help in digestion as it has very good bacteria. Probiotics in curds acts as a mild laxative but, in case of diarrhoea and dysentery, it is a boon, if curd is used with rice. Curd is one of the richest sources of protein, calcium and minerals. They help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity. Being low in sodium, it is safe to be eaten by individuals with high blood pressure. The only difference between curds and low fat curds is the fat level. Note that one cup curds gives half cup hung curds. Read the benefits of curds to include in your daily diet. 

Coriander (kothmir, dhania) : Coriander is a fresh herb often used as a flavour enhancer in Indian cooking. It is mainly used as a garnish. This is the best way to use it - no cooking. This preserves its vitamin C content which helps to build our immunity and bring that sparkle to the skin. The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in coriander works towards strengthening our immune system. Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrients which help in the production and maintenance of red blood cells in our blood. Good for reducing cholesterol and good for diabetics. Read 9 benefits of coriander to understand details. 

What's the problem?

Rava (semolina, sooji) :  What's good? Semolina is a fairly good source of Magnesium and phosphorus which is necessary to keep our nervous system healthy and working. But once again, it’s minus the fibre which is also one of the important nutrients to maintain healthy heart. So don’t opt for just the plain rava upma… instead toss in some sprouts or veggies and limit the amount of salt used and then add it occasionally to your meals. What's the issue? Fibre is one key nutrient for weight loss and semolina is devoid of it. Semolina is not suitable for diabetics. For details read is sooji healthy?

Plain flour (maida) : This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for a healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or used in very small quantities as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood sugar levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage.  Reading is maida good for you to understand fully.

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have  Semolina Uttapam with Cabbage ?

No. This recipe uses plain flour or maida which is refined carb not suitable for a healthy lifestyle. Maida consumption in any food should be totally avoided or used in very small quantities as any consumption of this will cause a larger spike in blood sugar levels which is not good for diabetics, heart patients. 

Fibre is one key nutrient for weight loss and semolina is devoid of it. Semolina is not suitable for diabetics.

What's a healthy uttapam option ?

moong dal uttapam recipe | moong dal chilla | healthy moong dal uttapam with green peas and carrots | protein, vitamin B1, folic acid rich moong dal uttapam |  The fibre (4.1 g in ¼ cup) present in yellow moong dal for moong dal uttapam prevents the deposition of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries which promotes a healthy heart in turn and good for diabetics.

moong dal uttapam recipe | moong dal chilla | healthy moong dal uttapam with green peas and carrots | protein, vitamin B1, folic acid rich moong dal uttapam |

Serve it with a healthy sambar recipe or coconut chutney. Read which idlis and dosas are healthy?

Coconut chutney

OR

Have this with nutritious green chutney recipe which has ZERO sugar used in it made with mint leaves, onions and coriander or green chutney recipe.  Coconut based options are healthy coconut chutney made from coconut and coriander and coconut coriander green chutney for idlis dosa uttapam vada.

Green Chutney, How To Make Green Chutney Recipe