Dosa are better known as Indian crepes. They are something everyone loves whether old or young. It is easy to ferment the normal rice and urad dal dosa during summer. However, it is never easy to ferment the traditional dosa recipe in winter. Here is an easy alternative to this crispy dosa made with pearl millet or bajra and semolina rava.
Ingredients
- bajra flour
- sooji / semolina
- water
- onion
- fresh coriander leaves
- cumin seeds, crushed
- black pepper, crushed
- Salt as per taste
- Oil to cook
Instructions
Mix sooji and bajra along with water and remaining ingredients except oil.
Whisk it into a smooth batter of pouring consistency.
Heat a metal griddle until it is very hot. Pour the batter with a big ladle. You do not
need to spread the batter as it is quite thin. Sprinkle some oil on the dosa. Let it cook for a few minutes.
Serve hot with chutney.
Variation
You may use mint instead of cilantro optionally.
bajra dosa
Equipment
- griddle
Ingredients
- 1 cup bajra atta
- 2 tbsp. sooji rava or semolina
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion medium
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- salt and pepper as per taste
- 2 tbsp. oil
Instructions
- Soak oats, quinoa and lentils in water for 1-2 hours. Discard water. Grind all ingredients with 2.5 cups of water to obtain a smooth batter.
- Heat a griddle/tava and sprinkle some water on it.
- Pour the batter using a ladle and spread it evenly.
- Drizzle a few drops of oil and cook on low flame and flip until it is evenly cooked on both sides.
- Serve hot with chutney.
FAQ
Yes it is good for heart health.
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