Healthy Dal Dosa
A quick, satisfying dosa that needs minimal prep and delivers maximum crunch. Spread the batter thin for crispy edges, or thick for a softer, chewier centre. Pair with chutney and sambar.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 2 cup Yellow lentils (Thuvara parippu)
- 1 cup Split bengal gram Kadala parippu
- 1/2 cup Split black gram parippu (Uzhunnu)
- 4 tsp Split green gram Cherupayar parippu
- 11/2 cup Raw rice (Pachari)
- 8 nos Red chillies
- 4 nos Green chillies
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida Kaayam
- 1/4 tsp Soda powder
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing healthy dal dosa, soak yellow lentils, split bengal gram, split black gram and split green gram together in 6 cups of water for 3 hours.
Step 2
Soak raw rice in another bowl for 3 hours.
Step 3
Grind the above coarsely with salt, asafoetida, green chillies, red chillies and a little water.
Step 4
Mix soda powder well in it and keep the batter aside for 1 hour.
Step 5
Spread a ladle full of the above batter on a hot non-stick pan, and put 1 tsp of oil around it.
Step 6
Allow it to cook on one side for a few minutes and then turn over to the other side.
Step 7
Wait till the dosa is cooked and brown on both sides.
Step 8
Repeat the same procedure till the batter is over.
Step 9
Healthy dal dosa is ready. Serve hot with chutney.
Tip
Spread the batter in a quick circular motion from the centre outward. Do not go back over areas you have already spread.
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