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.

Know more: Dosa- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosa ; Lentil- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lentil

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.