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    Foxtail Millet Idli Dosa

    Posted on Mar 20, 2020 ยท Last Updated on May 16, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Foxtail Millet Idli Dosa

    Foxtail Millet Idli Dosa Recipe | Thinal Idi Dosa Recipe | Millet Recipes with step by step pictures and video. Millet recipes are getting very much popular these days. It is a healthy alternative to the regular rice. It has more nutrients and definitely we can cook instead rice.

    I have shared many millet recipes in blog already and today lets see a healthy Idli and dosa with Foxtail Millet. 

    Check out Bajra Dosa and Kodo Millet Dosa recipe too.

    Thinal Idi Dosa

    How to make Foxtail Millet Idli and Dosa

    ย  ย  1.ย ย ย ย Wash the foxtail millet and Urad Dal and Soak them in separate bowls for 4 hours.

    ย ย 2.ย ย ย ย After soaking them, Grind the foxtail millet and Urad Dal separately. You can grind the soaked Fenugreek seeds along with the Urad Dal.

    ย 3.ย ย ย ย Transfer the soaked Urad dal and Fenugreek seeds in a blender and grind it to a fine paste. Transfer it to a bowl. Next in the same blender grind the soaked Foxtail Millet. Grind them without any grains. Transfer it to the Bowl with the Urad Dal batter.

    ย ย 4.ย ย ย ย Mix the batter well and all it to ferment for 8 hours or overnight. After fermenting mix well.

    ย 5.ย ย ย ย Just before cooking add Salt and mix well. For preparing Idli Add the required water to the batter and bring t to the idli batter consistency. Grease the idli plate with oil and then steam cook in a medium flame for 10 mins.

    ย ย 6.ย ย ย ย Allow it cool down a bit and then sprinkle little water and remove the idli.Serve hot.

    ย 7.ย ย ย ย For preparing the dosa, add water and adjust the batter to the desired consistency. Heat a dosa tawa once hot pour a ladle full of batter and evenly spread. Drizzle oil over the edges and cook.

    ย ย 8.ย ย ย ย Flip and cook the other side as well. Once its cooked remove from the tawa and serve hot.

    Serve hot.
    Foxtail Millet Idli Dosa Recipe | Thinal Idi Dosa Recipe | Millet Recipes
    I served Foxtail Millet with spicy khara chutney and Black Urad Dal Idli Podi.
    Foxtail Millet Idli Dosa Recipe | Thinal Idi Dosa Recipe | Millet Recipes

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    Foxtail Millet Idli Dosa

    Millet's are a healthy alternate to the regular rice. It has more nutrients and definitely we can cook instead rice.This recipe features a healthy millet Idli and Dosa.
    Prep Time20 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Resting Time8 hours hrs
    Total Time8 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 30 servings
    Calories: 103kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 3 cup Foxtail Millet
    • 1 cup Urad Dal
    • ยผ teaspoon Methi/ Fenugreek Seeds
    • Oil as needed
    • Water as needed
    • Salt as needed

    Instructions 

    • Wash the foxtail millet and Urad Dal and Soak them in separate bowls for 4 hours.
    • After soaking them, Grind the foxtail millet and Urad Dal separately. You can grind the soaked Fenugreek seeds along with the Urad Dal.
    • Transfer the soaked Urad dal and Fenugreek seeds in a blender and grind it to a fine paste. Transfer it to a bowl. Next in the same blender grind the soaked Foxtail Millet. Grind them without any grains. Transfer it to the Bowl with the Urad Dal batter.
    • Mix the batter well and all it to ferment for 8 hours or overnight. After fermenting mix well.
    • Just before cooking add Salt and mix well. For preparing Idli Add the required water to the batter and bring t to the idli batter consistency. Grease the idli plate with oil and then steam cook in a medium flame for 10 mins.
    • Allow it cool down a bit and then sprinkle little water and remove the idli.Serve hot.
    • For preparing the dosa, add water and adjust the batter to the desired consistency. Heat a dosa tawa once hot pour a ladle full of batter and evenly spread. Drizzle oil over the edges and cook.
    • Flip and cook the other side as well. Once its cooked remove from the tawa and serve hot.

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    Notes

    • Serve hot with chutney and sambar.
    • Donโ€™t ferment it for more time, the batter might get soar.
    • If using for more days. Take the required portion of the batter and add required salt and water and use for preparing idli and dosa.
    • You can use up to ยพ cup of Urad Dal.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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