Dosa is a fermented crepe made rice batter and black lentils.Its is stable food for south Indian states like Karnataka,Kerala,Tamil and Andhra pradesh ,it also getting famous in other states of India.In popular tradition the origin is of dosa is linked up to Udpi,probably because the dish association is with udpi restaurants.Also the original Tamil Dosa was softer and thicker.The thinner and crispier Dosa. which became popular all over India,was first made in present Day-Karnataka.
Dosa batter us made by soaking dosa rice and urad in ratio 3:1 and also left over rice is added while grinding to give better fermentation,all is ground into fine and smooth batter and than added salt and sugar again for better fermentation process(so we need not add soda).But apart from just making batter by rice you can add different lentils and grind to make more healthier Dosa's. Nothing can be more healthier breakfast which have all proteins and nutritious like Dosa.
Dosa Can be stuffed with vegetables and other sauces to make quick meal.They are typically served with vegetarian side dish which varies according to the region and personal preferences but commonly its served with sambar and wet chutney's(coconut chutney,green Mint(Pudina) chutney or tomato chutney etc) so lets begin.
Servings 6-7
Total Preparation Time : 1 Day
Cooking time : 20-30 min
Ingredients
For Batter
1 Cup Dosa rice
1/2 Cup Chick peas
1/2 Cup Moong/Green lentil
1/2 Cup Masoor/Tur Dal
1/2 Cup Lubia/black beans
1/4 Cup Black Lentil
Salt
1 Table spoon Sugar
Water for Grinding
To Make Mint chutney
1 Cup Mint Leaves
1.2 Cup Green coriander
1/4 cup Graded coconut
1-2 green chilies
5 Flakes of garlic
1/2 inch of Ginger
salt
To Make Make Potato Bhaji Can follow the link added below
http://cocinanispolina.blogspot.in/2015/06/potato-bhaji-recipe.html
Method
Dosa batter us made by soaking dosa rice and urad in ratio 3:1 and also left over rice is added while grinding to give better fermentation,all is ground into fine and smooth batter and than added salt and sugar again for better fermentation process(so we need not add soda).But apart from just making batter by rice you can add different lentils and grind to make more healthier Dosa's. Nothing can be more healthier breakfast which have all proteins and nutritious like Dosa.
Dosa Can be stuffed with vegetables and other sauces to make quick meal.They are typically served with vegetarian side dish which varies according to the region and personal preferences but commonly its served with sambar and wet chutney's(coconut chutney,green Mint(Pudina) chutney or tomato chutney etc) so lets begin.
Servings 6-7
Total Preparation Time : 1 Day
Cooking time : 20-30 min
Ingredients
For Batter
1 Cup Dosa rice
1/2 Cup Chick peas
1/2 Cup Moong/Green lentil
1/2 Cup Masoor/Tur Dal
1/2 Cup Lubia/black beans
1/4 Cup Black Lentil
Salt
1 Table spoon Sugar
Water for Grinding
To Make Mint chutney
1 Cup Mint Leaves
1.2 Cup Green coriander
1/4 cup Graded coconut
1-2 green chilies
5 Flakes of garlic
1/2 inch of Ginger
salt
To Make Make Potato Bhaji Can follow the link added below
http://cocinanispolina.blogspot.in/2015/06/potato-bhaji-recipe.html
Method
- First add all the grains and lentils in a steel vessel and wash well and than soak in water previous day of making dosa(if you are making dosa tomorrow morning than today morning you have to soak the rice and grind early evening may be around 5-6 pm).
- Once soaked for whole day than grind it into smooth paste in the early evening ,pour the batter in large vessel,add salt and sugar ,mix well and cover the vessel and keep in dry place.
- Than next day morning you will find the batter fermented well and rise till the brim of vessel.
- Mix the batter well and than spread on the dosa as thin as possible so you get crispy Dosa.
- can follow the link for dosa preparation http://cocinanispolina.blogspot.in/2015/06/dosa-batter-recipe.html
- To make mint Chutney :in mixture jar add Mint leaves,1/2 cup coriander leaves,5 flakes of garlic,small piece of ginger,1 green chili,little salt,and 1/4 cup graded coconut and grind all into fine paste.
- Serve dosa hot with Potato bhaji and mint chutney
Very interesting blog. I would definitely recommend this to my family and friends. I have been using Multigrain Dosa Mix from True Elements - a clean label food brand as a breakfast option and they are really tasty and healthy. Thank you.
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