Carrot and Quinoa Dosa

Carrot and quinoa dosa is a delicious , crispy dosa made with carrot, quinoa , lentil , flatten rice is one of the healthiest option of breakfast for adults as well as for kids. This dosa is high in proteins and vegan. This dosa is made instantly , no fermentation require to make this dosa .

Quinoa is superfood or super grain because of its high fibre and plant based protein content. It is quite nutritious gluten free grain . Dosas are South Indian thin savoury crispy crepes made by using a fermented batter of urad dal ( split skinned black gram) and rice is one of the popular food in India.In this dosa recipe , moong dal (yellow split lentil ) and peanuts are added to increase the protein content and carrot to make more nutritious and give a lovely orange colour to dosa.

To make a hearty filling healthy breakfast , you can stuffed dosa with paneer (cottage cheese) and enjoy them with coconut chutney or with some hot piping sambhar.

List of Ingredients:

1 cup Quinoa

1/4 cup Moong Dal (Yellow split lentil)

1 Carrot

1/4 cup flattened rice (poha rice )

2 tablespoons peanuts

1 small piece of ginger

1/2 teaspoon fenugreek methi seeds

1-2 green chilies (optional)

salt to taste

Ghee or oil for cooking

Directions :

First wash the quinoa , split moong dal , flatten rice throughly under running water while constantly rubbing with fingers. Washing is an important step as it helps in getting rid of dirt.

In a medium size bowl , place quinoa, peanuts , flatten rice and split moong dal and add hot water . Let it sit for half an hour .

Now add all the ingredients including carrot, peanuts, ginger, green chilies and salt according to taste in a grinding jar. Add 1/4 cup of water . Grind till you get smooth batter. Transfer the batter in a bowl and keep it for 15-20 minutes.

Add some more water to it to make the batter like pourable consistency.

Heat a heavy bottomed tawa (griddle ) or non stick pan . Brush some oil and wipe it with tissue or cloth.

Take a laddle full of batter and pour batter on tawa or non stick (pan). Spread the batter in circular motion while moving paddle from centre to outwards . Keep the flame low while you are spreading the batter. Drizzle some ghee or oil near edges and in the centre.

Now switch the flame to medium-high after you spread the dosa batter. Let the dosa cook for 2-3 minutes until it is crispy and golden in colour. Fold it gently in half or roll it up .