Moong Dhal Dosa

Moong Dhal Dosa is a very healthy and easy to make dosa. It is healthy because of Moong dhal, which is a rich protein source and it is easy because this dosa can be made instantly without the need to ferment the batter as we do for the normal dosa batter. Also, no extensive soaking is required for this dhal. Just 3-4 hours of minimal soaking is enough. However, I generally soak this dhal in the morning and prepare it for the night (this practice comes out of the habit of soaking dal’s overnite for dosa/idlies). The grinding of the batter need not be done in the grinder, mixie/blender is sufficient. Include this healthy dosa in your menu and reap the benefit of this protein supplement from your diet.

Best Side Dish: Onion Chutney / Tomato Chutney / Garlic Chutney /  Vegetable Kurma

Ingredients:

Moong Dhal – 2 Cups

Ginger – 2 “ piece

G. Chillies – 4

Jeera – ¼ tsp

Salt – 2-3 tsp

Pre-requisite:

Soak the moong dhal for min 3-4 hours or max of 6-8 hours and grind the dhal along with ginger, g.chillies, jeera and salt, to a dosa batter consistency using a mixie/blender.

 

 Method:

1.       Heat the Dosa tava and drizzle some oil on it after it becomes hot.

2.       Now take a ladle (karandi) of batter and drop it into the centre of the tava and spread it in circular motion from inside to outside in clockwise direction, like a normal dosa.

3.       Pour a teaspoon of oil on the sides of the dosa and on top of it and allow it to cook for a min, until you see the corners becoming light brown.

4.       When the corners become brown, using the spatula, turn around the dosa and allow the inner side of the dosa to cook well & become brown.

5.       When both sides are browned, remove the dosa from the tava and transfer to a plate.

6.       Serve this moong dhal dosa with any chutney / gravy of your choice.