The Dosa is a dish filled with health, the goodness of proteins and the easy digestibility with the fermentation makes it a good choice for a healthy Breakfast for a tea time snack. In this recipe, the Dosa has evolved to better itself with the addition of the superfood Methi (Fenugreek Seeds), a delectable vegetable filling and mixed pulses – more tantalising and more nourishing
HEALTHY METHI DOSA
Ingredients
- 11/2 cup Rice
- 1/4 cup Whole green moong
- 1/4 Cup Urad dal, split with skin
- 2 tbsp Whole Methi seeds
- 2 tsp Ginger-green chili paste- (optional)
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
Notes
METHOD:
- Wash and soak the rice and dals separately in sufficient water for 5-6 hours
- Soak the methi seeds in a separate bowl with sufficient water for 5-6 hours
- Grind the methi seeds to a fine paste, add the soaked rice and ¼ cup water and grind to a paste
- Add the soaked moong and grind again
- Wash off the excess floating outer coating skin of urad-dal and add the dal to the mixture and grind smooth
- Transfer to a big bowl, cover and allow to ferment for 6-7 hours
- Add salt to the fermented batter, add some water to get a dosa batter consistency, mix well.
- Heat a dosa tava, sprinkle some water on it and spread out a ladle full of the batter into a dosa
- Drizzle oil on the sides, turn after 2-3 minutes, cook for a while and serve hot with chutney of your choice.
- The batter can be used to make Uttapams too and may be stored under refrigeration for a couple of days
- Dosa can be served with a healthy vegetable filling too
INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING:
Cabbage-150 gms Capsicum- 100gms Spring onions- 5-6 with stals French beans- 50 gms, Carrot-50gms Tomato-50 gms Ginger- 1 teaspoon grated Garlic- 1 teaspoon grated (optional) Green chillies-2, or to taste, finely chopped Sesame seeds- 2 teaspoons Pav bhaji masala- 3-4 teaspoons or to taste Oil- 1tablespoon Salt to taste METHOD:- Wash and cut all vegetables into thin shreds
- Heat oil in a deep pan, add the sesame seeds, ginger and garlic gratings
- Add all the vegetables ana chopped chillies, saute, add chopped tomato
- Add the pav bhaji masala, a little salt and saute for a while
- If desired you may add a little of grated cheese or crumbled paneer.
- Filling can be used for Dosa or to make a healthy Roti roll
RECIPE HIGHLIGHTS
- The Dosa batter is a good combination of probiotics(contributing good bacteria to the gut), proteins, healthy carbs, fibre and methi seeds which help check blood sugars
- Methi seeds have been proven to have properties to lower blood pressure, blood sugars and correct hormonal imbalances
- It is easy to digest, full of B-complex vitamins, and other micronutrients
- Vegetables in the filling are a good source of fibre and a number of antioxidants
