Kodo Millet dosa is a healthy alternative to the regular dosa prepared with Idli Rice. It goes well with Sambar and chutney.
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Millet dosa is a healthy alternative to regular dosa. It tastes just like our Idli Rice Dosa and we have the satisfaction of having a healthy meal.
They also pair well with Chutney and Sambar.
Check out Bajra Dosa and Foxtail millet dosa recipe too.
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What is Millet ?
Millet is a small seeded grain which is similar to Rice. It is rich in fiber and a healthier replacement for rice. They are very popular in the Asian and African continents are they are widely cultivated here.
Pearl Millet, Foxtail Millet, Proso Millet, Little Millet, Finger Millet, Kodo Millet are the most popular and commonly used millets.
About Kodo Millet
Kodo Millet is a type of millet. They are known as arikelu in Telugu, Varagu in Tamil, Varak in Malayalam, Arka in Kanna. Kodo Millet is also known as Kodo in Hindi and Kodra in Punjabi.
Kodo is a great substitute for rice and wheat grains. They are also a rich source of Protein and fiber. The best thing about these crops are they keep us full for a long time. Kodo is widely cultivated in the Decan region or India and a larger amount in Nepal.
Ingredients
Kodo Millet - Use good quality millet. Make sure you wash well before soaking as it has small dirt or stone. Else use Organic millets.
Urad Dal - Gives the fluffy texture to the dosa.
Fenugreek - Fenugreek seeds helps in fermenting the batter easily and acts a natural yeast.
Poha -Adding poha helps in giving a light and airy dosa. Millets usually has a dense texture , so adding poha makes the dosa light and fluffy.
Ghee - ghee adds a amazing flavor to the dosa while cooking.
How to make Kodo Millet Dosa
1. Wash the millet , Urad Dal and fenugreek 3 or 4 times. Soak Kodo Millet, Urad Dal , Fenugreek seeds in water for about 4 hours. Add Poha to same bowl 30 mins before grinding. In a mixer or grinder first blend the Urad Dal like how we grind for dosa to a smooth consistency. Next grind soaked Kodo Millet until smooth.
2. Mix both the Urad Dal and Kodo Millet with hands. Add required salt and water. Combine well with hands and keep the bowl closed. Let the batter ferment overnight or upto 8 hours. Morning the batter would have fermented perfectly. Using a ladle mix the batter once again and add water only if needed and bring it to dosa batter consistency.
3. Heat Dosa tawa. Once its hot take a ladle full of batter and spread on the dosa Tawa. Drizzle ghee. After 30 secs or once the dosa comes out of the pan, flip and cook the next side.
Cook until its crisp and golden. Remove the dos from the tawa. Healthy millet dos is now ready to serve.
Tips & Variations
We can replace kodo millet with any other millet as you prefer.
Makes a perfect filling breakfast or Dinner.
Serving Suggestions
Dosa goes well with Chutney and Sambar. Serving with a dosa of filter coffee and Vadai makes it a ultimate breakfast combo.
All varieties of sambar go well with dosa. We can serve Coconut Chutney or Peanut Chutney with dosa.
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📖 Recipe
Kodo Millet Dosa | Varagu arisi dosa
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 2 cups Kodo Millet / Varagu arisi
- ½ cup Urad Dal
- 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 2 tbsp Poha / Flattened Rice
- Salt as needed
- Water as needed
- Oil/Ghee to drizzle
Instructions
- Wash the millet , Urad Dal and fenugreek 3 or 4 times. Soak Kodo Millet, Urad Dal , Fenugreek seeds in water for about 4 hours. Add Poha to same bowl 30 mins before grinding.
- In a mixer or grinder first blend the Urad Dal like how we grind for dosa to a smooth consistency. Next grind soaked Kodo Millet until smooth.
- Mix both the Urad Dal and Kodo Millet with hands. Add required salt and water. Combine well with hands and keep the bowl closed.
- Let the batter ferment overnight or upto 8 hours. Morning the batter would have fermented perfectly.
- Using a ladle mix the batter once again and add water only if needed and bring it to dosa batter consistency.
- Heat Dosa tawa. Once its hot take a ladle full of batter and spread on the dosa Tawa. Drizzle ghee. After 30 secs or once the dosa comes out of the pan, flip and cook the next side.
- Cook until its crisp and golden. Remove the dos from the tawa. Healthy millet dos is now ready to serve.
Notes
Tips & Variations
We can replace kodo millet with any other millet as you prefer. Makes a perfect filling breakfast or Dinner.Serving Suggestions
Dosa goes well with Chutney and Sambar. Serving with a dosa of filter coffee and Vadai makes it a ultimate breakfast combo. All varieties of sambar go well with dosa. We can serve Coconut Chutney or Peanut Chutney with dosa.Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
Priya Srinivasan says
Soft and spongy dosa. love using millets in our day today recipes. Millet idly/dosa batter is a regular at home. Fabulous recipe sharmila!
Srivalli Jetti says
I love all millet based dosas..fantastic recipe Sharmila...
Motions and Emotions says
Healthy and nutritious breakfast
Motions and Emotions says
Healthy and nutritious brakfabre