How to Make Dosas with Lentils and Rice

urad dal

🥗Healthier: moong dal

💰Cheaper: split peas

Moong dal is lighter and easier to digest.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add sweetness and nutrients.

oil

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: butter

Ghee enhances flavor while being healthier.

fenugreek seeds

🥗Healthier: cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: no substitute

Cumin adds flavor but lacks the health benefits.

Soak rice and urad dal with fenugreek seeds in water for at least 4 hours.

Drain the soaked ingredients and blend them into a smooth batter, adding water as needed.

Ferment the batter in a warm place for 8-12 hours until it rises and bubbles.

Stir in salt to the fermented batter before cooking.

Heat a griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the griddle and spread it into a thin circle.

Cook until the edges lift and the surface is set, about 2-3 minutes.

Drizzle oil around the edges and cook for another minute until golden brown.

For masala dosa, place spiced potato filling in the center before folding.

Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar.

Cooking Techniques

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