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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Lentil (Mixed Dal) Dosa


Lentils are a very rich source of protein. Also known to be very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. Since this dosa is a mixture of such grams it is very protein rich.
Serving: This recipe makes about 20 - 25 medium thickness dosas.
 
Ingredients:
  • Rice 1 1/4 cup
  • Toor dal 1/4 cup
  • Split urad dal (Black gram) 1/4 cup 
  • Split moong dal (Green gram)1/4 cup 
  • Split chana dal (Bengal gram) 1/4 cup
  • Brown rice 1/4 cup 
  • Parched rice (Poha/ Avalakki) 1/4 Cup 
  • Fenugreek seeds (Methi) 1tbl spn
  • Salt 1 tbl spn or to taste
How to make:
  • Soak white rice + parched rice + fenugreek seeds in a bowl
  • Soak all the other lentils in another bowl
  • Soaking should be in water and for about 6 hours or overnight
  • Grind lentils into a smooth paste and pour to a deep bottomed vessel
  • Grind rice into fine paste and pour into the same vessel
  • Maintain ketchup like consistency or as you desire to pour dosa
  • Add salt to it and mix is well in stirring motion 
  • Leave the batter over night for fermentation. Just before use, mix the dough well
  • Take 1/2 cup of batter and pour it on hot nonstick tava and spread in a circular motion using the bottom of the cup
  • Close it and leave it for 2 mins 
  • Add 1/2 tsp of oil if desired and reverse the dosa using a flat spatula
  • Serve with potato bhaji and Rib gourd chutney/ Tomato chutney or any chutney that you like.

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