Buckwheat Dosa Recipe
Dosa and Idli are the most common breakfast widely prepared in various parts of India. For the preparation of dosa or idli, the batter has to be ground and allowed to ferment for a day before preparing them as dosas. But, on those days when you do not have fermented batter on hand but still crave for dosas, then this Buckwheat is a must try. Buckwheat is one of the healthiest foods which is tasty, easy to prepare and inexpensive. Buckwheat is not a grain. The edible portion is a seed from the plant related to greens like Rhubarb. Buckwheat is gluten-free and is high in essential nutrients. This instant Buckwheat dosa can be prepared in less than few minutes and serves as a healthy breakfast. Regular consumption of buckwheat aids in digestion, weight loss, maintains stable blood sugar and healthy skin.
Ingredients
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2 cups Buckwheat Flour (Kuttu Ka Atta)
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2 tablespoons Black Urad Dal (Split)
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powdered
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1 tablespoon Rice flour
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Salt
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as required
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Oil
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as required
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1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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4 Green Chillies
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finely chopped
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2 tablespoons Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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Water
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as required
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Buckwheat Dosa recipe, firstly grind split black urad dal into a fine powder
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat
Step 3
Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds
Step 4
Once the mustard seeds splutter, keep it aside
Step 5
In a bowl, combine buckwheat flour, urad dhal powder, rice flour, salt, asafoetida, green chilli and coriander leaves together
Step 6
Add mustard seeds to the dry ingredients
Step 7
Add water little by little to the dry ingredients and mix them well
Step 8
Add water until batter like consistency is reached
Step 9
Heat a crepe pan and season it with oil
Step 10
Pour a ladle of the batter on the pan in a circular manner
Step 11
Pour oil into the holes in the dosa and cook on both the sides until the dosa turns slight golden colour
Step 12
Once it is done, take it on a serving plate and it is ready to be served
Step 13
Try this gluten free Buckwheat Dosa and serve with South Indian Coconut Chutney or Sweet and Spicy Tomato Chutney Recipe