MOONG DAL DOSAS (PANCAKES)

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This is really healthy take on the usual dosa. One of my all-time favorite recipes, this is my version of the Andhra dosa called "pesarattu" One may grind the batter to a finer consistency for lighter dosas which are equally delicious! Note: Cooking time does not include soaking time.

Provided by Aster

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 12 dosas, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mung dal (Small yellow lentils)
1/2 cup uncooked rice (Jasmine or basmati work best)
5 green chilies (chopped)
1 inch ginger (peeled and chopped)
6 curry leaves (optional)
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder (hing)
salt
vegetable oil, to make dosas
2 tablespoons cilantro, leaves (Coriander, Chopped fine)
2 tablespoons fresh coconut (optional) or 2 tablespoons coconut flakes (optional)
1 onion (chopped) (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash and soak the moong dal and rice in plenty of water. (room temperature) for 2 hours.
  • Drain the dal and rice and grind them along with the green chillies, ginger and curry leaves (if using). Add a little water for easy blending. I usually add upto half a cup of the soaking liquid because I prefer thinner dosas.
  • Add salt and asafoetida powder to the batter and mix well.
  • ***The batter may be stored in this form in the refrigerator for upto a week.
  • Before making dosas, garnish the batter with lots of chopped cilantro leaves.
  • Some coconut and chopped onions may be added too. (I usually omit both).
  • Make dosas or pancakes using very little oil on a non-stick pan.
  • Enjoy as is or with some green chutney or pickle!
  • I sometimes spread some chutney on the dosas, roll them up and chop them, stick a tooth-pick into each piece and serve as fun appetizers!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 5.8, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.1

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