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Lets cook Foxtail millet dosa

Crispy pancake made of fermented whole grain finger millet batter. Served with cottage cheese gravy in the centre of the pancake and coconut based condiment. Shot on white background.

Foxtail Millet dosa is made with millets topped with vegetables. Foxtail millet dosa is gluten-free and vegan. It can be served as breakfast or snack item. Well, millet is a trending grain these days. These super grains are not new to us actually, we have completely avoided them so far.

However, we can incorporate these super grains into items such as Idli and uttapam. They are easy to make and healthy and definitely very tasty too. Millets are gluten-free and hence are suitable for people with digestive issues. Thinai is added with Urad Dal and Toor dal to make this delicious, dish. Well, the sky is the limit for the toppings in this recipe.

Ingredient for millet dosa

Thinai arisi [Foxtail millet] – 2 cup
Urad dal – ¾ cup
Fenugreek seeds – ½ tbsp
Salt to taste
Water as needed
Oil – 1 tbsp

Method

Firstly, wash and soak urad dal, thinai arisi, and fenugreek seeds separately for 5 hours.
Further, drain the water and then grind to a nice batter.
Now, transfer the batter to a bowl and then add salt to it. Mix well. Cover it & leave it for fermentation for approximately 8 hours.
After fermentation, if the batter is too thick then add water to it. The batter should be of dosa consistency.
In addition, heat the dosa pan and pour oil on it. Now, pour batter onto it and then spread the batter quickly to a round shape.
Further, drizzle some oil over the dosa filling, cover it & cook for a few minute.
Optional Sprinkle chopped carrot, capsicum, onion, coriander & curry leaves on it.
Once flip the dosa and press it for a few seconds.
Finally, serve hot and enjoy!
Finally, serve hot and enjoy!

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