Description
Moong dal instant dosa is a savory Indian pancake made with green moong dal (split green gram). It’s a quick and easy dish to make, perfect for breakfast or as a nutrition meal, packed with protein and flavor. Here’s a simple recipe to make moong dal instant dosa:
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Ingredients
- 1 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
- 1–2 green chilies
- ½ inch ginger (adrak)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- Pinch of hing (asafoetida)
- ½ tablespoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes (optional)
- Water as needed
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Rinse the moong dal thoroughly and soak it in warm water for about 10 minutes. This helps in softening the dal and makes it easier to grind.
- After 10 minutes, strain the water and transfer the dal to a blender jar.
- Add green chilies, ginger and salt.
- Add little water and blend together to make a smooth batter.
- Add water gradually as needed to achieve a dripping consistency similar to pancake batter. The batter should not be too thick or too thin.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or dosa pan over medium heat. Once hot, grease it with a little oil.
- Carefully sprinkle a few drops of water and wipe it with a kitchen towel.
- Turn off the flame and then start spreading a ladleful of the dosa batter onto the center of the pan in a circular motion to form a thin layer.
- Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges of the dosa and cook it until the bottom turns golden and crisp.
- Once cooked, transfer the dosa to a plate and serve hot with your favorite chutney, sambar, or with yogurt.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter to make more dosas.
- Enjoy.
Notes
- It’s essential to soak the moong dal for at least 10 minutes before making the dosa. This helps soften the dal and makes it easier to grind into a smooth batter. If you have enough time, then you can soak it for 1-2 hours.
- It is important to achieve the right consistency of the batter, similar to like pancake batter, neither too thick nor too thin. Add water gradually while grinding to achieve the desired consistency.
- Blend the soaked moong dal until you get smooth batter with no lumps. This ensures that the dosa cooks evenly.
- You can add finely chopped onions, any other herbs and spices of your choice. This enhances the flavor of the dosa.
- Make sure the dosa pan is properly heated before pouring the batter . Lightly grease the pan with oil or ghee and wipe off any excess with a paper towel. This prevents the dosa from sticking to the pan.
- Spread the dosa batter in a circular motion starting from the center and working your way outwards. This helps in achieving a thin and even layer of dosa.
- Cook the dosa on medium heat until the bottom turns golden brown and crisp. Always use a non-stick skillet or dosa pan to make the dosa. A well-seasoned cast iron tawa also works well. Avoid using utensils that are too thick, as they may hinder the spreading of the batter.
- Feel free to experiment with the recipe by adding grated vegetables like carrots or spinach to the batter for added nutrition and flavor.
- Category: Breakfast, dinner
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Protein Rich Healthy Breakfast Recipe, Easy Moong Dal Dosa, Quick Instant Dosa, Instant Recipes