Millet Lentil Dosa

Cook Time 30 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Description

Experience the perfect blend of health and flavor with this crispy Millet Lentil Dosa. Made from nutrient-rich millets and protein-packed lentils, this gluten-free dosa is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Topped with onions, green chilies, and cilantro, and served with coconut chutney or a dollop of ghee, it's the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for breakfast or dinner!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Millets (any variety – foxtail, barnyard, or kodo)
  • 1 cup Urad Dal (split black gram)
  • 2 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds (Methi)
  • Water (for soaking and grinding)
  • 2 tablespoons Rice flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 Medium Onions, finely chopped
  • 5 Green chilies, finely chopped
  • A handful of fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Coconut oil (for cooking)
  • Ghee (For serving)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Soak the Millets and Lentils: In a large bowl, combine ½ cup of millets and ½ cup of urad dal. Add 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds. Cover with enough water and let it soak overnight (or for at least 6-8 hours).
  2. 2
    Prepare the Batter: Drain the soaked millets and lentils. Transfer them to a blender and grind to a smooth paste, adding water as needed. The batter should resemble traditional dosa batter – neither too thick nor too runny.
  3. 3
    Transfer the batter to a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of rice flour, ¼ teaspoon of baking soda, and salt to taste. Mix well and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Prepare the Onion Mixture: Finely chop 1 large onion, 5 green chilies, and a handful of fresh cilantro. Set aside for later use.
  5. 5
    Cook the Dosa: Heat a dosa tawa (griddle) on medium heat. Once hot, grease it lightly with coconut oil.
  6. 6
    Pour a ladleful of the dosa batter onto the tawa and spread it thin in a circular motion. Sprinkle some of the chopped onion, chili, and cilantro mixture on top.
  7. 7
    Drizzle a little coconut oil around the edges of the dosa.
  8. 8
    Let it cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom turns golden brown.
  9. 9
    Flip the dosa and cook the other side for a minute until crisp.
  10. 10
    Serve:Serve hot with coconut chutney, pickle, or ghee and dry chutney powder.
  11. 11

    Enjoy the crispy and flavorful Millet Lentil Dosa, packed with nutrition and bursting with flavor!

     

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Keywords: Millet dosa, lentil dosa, healthy dosa recipe, gluten-free dosa, South Indian breakfast, millet recipes, vegan dosa
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Vinay Mummigatti

I love traveling, cooking, and reading. This blog is a reflection of my passion for cooking. Food is a representation of culture and I have tried to assimilate foods from different cultures across the world. I am an Indian by birth who moved to the USA 20 years back. I hope my recipes and articles bring new experiences and joy to the readers. Please share your comments and feedback.