Payatham Parappu Dosa
Equipment
- Bowl
- Blender
- Food processor
- Tawa
- Flat griddle
- Frying Pan
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 180 g Parboiled rice (1 cup), rinsed and drained
- 4 tablespoons Moong dal rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoons Fenugreek seeds rinsed and drained
- 1 Ginger 1-cm / 1/2-inch piece fresh, peeled and grated
- 3-4 Green chilies de-seeded and finely chopped
- 1 Curry leaves sprig
- 1-2 tablespoons Coriander (Cilantro) leaves finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- vegetable oil for shallow-frying
- Salt
Instructions
- Soak the rice in a bowl of water for 6 hours. At the same time, soak the lentils and fenugreek seeds inanother bowl of water for 6 hours.
- Drain the rice, then transfer to a blender or food processor and process, gradually adding 125ml / 4 1/2fl oz (1/2 cup) water to make a fine batter. Transfer to la clean bowl.
- Drain the lentils and fenugreek seeds, transfer to a blender or food processor and process, gradually adding 3 tablespoons of water to make a fine batter.
- Combine the rice and lentil batters and season with salt. Set aside to ferment for 8 hours.
- Mix the ginger, chilies, curry leaves, coriander leaves and cumin seeds into the batter, then stir in a little water, if necessary, to make a thick batterof pouring consistency.
- Heat a tawa, flat griddle or frying pan (skillet) over high heat until it sizzles when a few drops of water are sprinkled on to it. Reduce the heat and smear a very thin film of oil evenly over the tawa.
- Pour a ladleful of batter into the centre of Tawa and spread it out quickly using a circular motion with the back of the ladle to form a 15cm / 6 inch round dosa.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil around the edges, then increase the heat and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the base is golden brown. Turn the dosa carefully and fry for a further 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and serve hot. Make the others the same way.
Nutrition
Sodium: 486mgCalcium: 112mgVitamin C: 37mgVitamin A: 211IUSugar: 6gFiber: 15gPotassium: 335mgCalories: 942kcalSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 3gProtein: 30gCarbohydrates: 196gIron: 8mg
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