Navane Dosa

Navane Dosa

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. 1 Wash the foxtail millet, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds thoroughly.
  2. 2 Soak the foxtail millet, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds together in enough water for 4-5 hours.
  3. 3 Rinse the poha in water and soak it for 10 minutes before grinding.
  4. 4 Drain the soaked ingredients and grind them along with the soaked poha into a smooth batter, adding water as needed.
  5. 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. 6 Once fermented, add salt to the batter and mix well.
  7. 7 Heat a non-stick dosa pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
  8. 8 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
  9. 9 Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook until the dosa turns golden brown and crispy.
  10. 10 Fold the dosa and remove it from the pan. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  11. 11 Serve the navane dosa hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Tips

Ensure the batter is well-fermented for a better texture and taste.