Tuesday 10 January 2012

Nutritious breakfast - Dal dosa (adai dosa)

This one's an out and out south Indian delicacy. Regular among Tamil Nadu natives, has picked up popularity across all homes of late because of it nutritive value. Best food for picky eater, especially children who refuse to take in good food.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Soaking time: 5-6 hours or overnight


Ingredients: 

1. Moong dal 1 cup
2. Toor dal 1 cup
3. Chana dal 1/2 cup
4. Urad dal 1 cup
5. Rice/dosa rice 2.5 cups
6. Red chillies 4-5
7. Dhania seeds 1 tbsp
8. Salt
9. Water
10. Oil
11. Coconut 1/2 cup
12. Jeera seeds 1 tsp

Method:

1. Soak the dals and rice for about 5-6 hours or overnight.
2. First grind the dals and then the rice along with the dry red chillies, dhania seeds, coconut, jeera seeds, coriander leaves and salt to the normal dosa batter consistency.
3. Heat the tawa and pour over the dosa batter and bake well.
4. Serve hot with a dollop of ghee and coconut chutney.


Note that the batter should not be fermented as it turns sour because of dals.




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