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A nutritious and tasty breakfast is no longer a tough task.
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Making oats dosa is one nice option, where the goodness of oats comes with the freshness of the vegetables.
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Start by taking 1 cup of oats and grinding them into a fine powder in a mixer grinder.
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This will change the oats into all-purpose flour, which forms the base of the dosa.
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It not only gives that unique flavour but also boosts the nutritional value, making this much healthier than the traditional dosa flour.
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Now, mix the ground oats with 1/2 cup of rice flour in a big mixing bowl. The rice flour adds to that traditional dosa texture and the slight crunchiness when cooked.
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Add 1/4 cup of finely chopped onions, providing a lovely sweetness and depth of flavour, along with 1/4 cup of grated carrot for a touch of natural sweetness and colour.
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Then, bring a gleam of brightness to the dish by adding 1/4 cup of chopped coriander leaves for the fresh aroma and one finely chopped green chilli for mild heat.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds for enhanced flavour, salt to taste.
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Then pour in the water gradually while constantly stirring until it comes to a smooth batter.
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The requirement is for you to get a pouring consistency so that it spreads across the pan.
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Letting the batter rest for about 15-20 minutes is very important as the flavours mature and the texture of the batter becomes even better while being cooked. Now let's prepare the dosa.
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Put a non-stick tawa or a dosa pan on medium flame and let it become hot.
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Once it becomes hot, pour a ladleful of batter onto the tawa and spread it in a circular motion; now you have a dosa.
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The trick to a good dosa is to spread it while not letting it become too thick, as thinner dosas will become crispier and tastier.
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To give extra flavour and texture, drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil all around the edges of your dosa.
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This will not only make it cook uniformly but also give it a appetizing golden brown colour when ready.
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Cook until golden brown and crispy for around 2-3 minutes.
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Once the bottom is well browned, flip the dosa very carefully using a spatula and cook the other side for about a minute.
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That way, you will make sure both sides are well-cooked and crispy.
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Once the second side is cooked, fold the dosa into half or quarters and place it on the serving plate.
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Repeat with remaining batter, adjusting heat as necessary so that dosas brown without burning.
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Still, each dosa will become golden and crispy, with the colourful flecks of vegetables peeking through.
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Serve the oats dosa hot with some coconut chutney or sambar for dipping.
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Given that the spiciness of sambar works as a complement to the creaminess of the chutney, it feels great having the oats dosa as a wholesome breakfast.
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It is ready in half an hour and is also packed with nutrients, so it is perfect to start a healthy day.
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So go ahead and indulge in this yummy but nutrient-rich oats dosa - a treat that you have prepared that tastes good for you!