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Navratri- nine days devoted to worshipping and celebrating the victory over evil is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. While people are often observed fasting during this period, it is essential to add a sattvic diet to the menu. One such dish to made the most of the cravings during the period is Samak chawal dosa.
Nothing can beat the goodness of South Indian cuisine. From dosa to idli, the cuisine is loaded with delightful delicacies that can make your morning an absolute delight. For someone looking for a healthy yet nutritious breakfast apart from tikkis and chillas this Navratri, Barnyard millet dosa is definitely a must-try.
Barnyard millet dosa serves as a perfect refresh from the ordinary breakfast menu. Weight watchers have started incorporating the ‘poor man’s food’ into their menu because of its immense health benefits. Millets are deemed to shape the tone of the day and preparing this quick vrat-friendly breakfast option is sure to elevate every menu.
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From weight management to controlling blood sugar levels, barnyard millet is considered a great option for someone looking for a quick breakfast option that too in less than 30 minutes. Don’t forget to stuff the samak chawal dosa with hariyaali aloo, serve with fresh mint chutney and enjoy!
Samak Chawal Dosa
Prepared with a blend of simple ingredients, follow these easy steps and enjoy your breakfast.
Ingredients
Dosa
- 1 cup sama ke chawal
- ¼ cup sabudama
- 2 ½ tbsp yoghurt
- 2 tbsp cilantro
- 1 medium potato
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ inch ginger
- 3 cups water
Hariyaali Aloo Masala
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 tbsp oil
- 10 cashews
- 5-7 curry leaves
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
Mint Paste
- 2 tbsp cilantro with tender stems
- 8 mint leaves
- ½ inch ginger
- 1 green chilli
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Method
Step 1: Start by roasting the samak rice for 4-5 minutes on medium flame and transfer to a blender along with sabudana, Blitz into a fine powder and store the dosa mix in an airtight container,
Step 2: Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir cumin seeds, sugar, salt, green chillies, ginger and cilantro. In a blender, start by pureeing the potato and yoghurt mixed with water until smooth.
Step 3: Add this mixture to the mixing bowl along with 2 cups of water and give the dosa batter a mix. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes and cook the dosas on a non-stick pan.
Step 4: Pour a ladleful of dosa batter into the pan and smear oil on the sides of the dosa. After you observe brown spots on top of the netting, the dosa is ready to serve. Next, prepare the hariyaali aloo masala by adding oil in a pan.
Step 5: Add cumin seeds, cashews, curry leaves and potatoes. Saute for a few minutes and stir powdered spices. For the cilantro paste, blitz mint, ginger, cilantro leaves and green chillies in a paste.
Step 6: Cook the aloo masala with lemon juice and water on a medium flame. Spread the aloo masala inside the prepared dosa, serve with mint chutney and enjoy!