Navane Dosa
Veg
Vegan
Navane Dosa is a nutritious dosa variety made with foxtail millet. It offers a crisp texture and a nutty flavor, making it a healthy alternative to regular dosas.
Cuisines
Mysore
Best for
Breakfast
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | foxtail millet (navane) |
| 0.5 cup | urad dal |
| 0.25 cup | poha (flattened rice) |
| 0.5 teaspoon | fenugreek seeds |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | water as needed |
| — | oil for cooking |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the foxtail millet, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds thoroughly.
- 2 Soak the foxtail millet, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds together in enough water for 4-5 hours.
- 3 Rinse the poha in water and soak it for 10 minutes before grinding.
- 4 Drain the soaked ingredients and grind them along with the soaked poha into a smooth batter, adding water as needed.
- 5 Transfer the batter to a large bowl, cover, and let it ferment overnight or for about 8-10 hours in a warm place.
- 6 Once fermented, add salt to the batter and mix well.
- 7 Heat a non-stick dosa pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- 8 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
- 9 Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook until the dosa turns golden brown and crispy.
- 10 Fold the dosa and remove it from the pan. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- 11 Serve the navane dosa hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
Tips
Ensure the batter is well-fermented for a better texture and taste.