Beyond the Basics – No Rice Protein Rich Dosa Recipes for Power-Packed Mornings

Rice and Urad dhal are the sole ingredients in making the delicious South-Indian crepe dish Dosa. This traditional recipe can be altered in many ways by substituting carbohydrate-rich rice with protein-rich dhal lentils and grains, taking the nutrient values beyond the basics. Let’s dive into few such dosa recipes that are sure to taste amazing as well as are packed with proteins for a wholesome meal.

1.Ragi – Bajra Dosa

Ingredients

  • Ragi – 1 cup
  • Bajra – 1 cup
  • Urad dal – 1 cup
  • Salt
  • Oil or Ghee

Cooking directions

  • Wash and rinse the ragi, bajra and urad dal together.
  • Add enough water and soak it for 4 to 5 hours.
  • After 5 hours, drain the water and add it to a Stealth Elite mixer grinder.
  • Run the mixer and grind the mixture into a smooth paste.
  • Add water little by little while grinding to avoid the batter turning watery.
  • Take the ground batter in a bowl and add salt.
  • Let the batter sit overnight for fermentation.
  • After fermentation, mix the batter well and make dosas with oil or ghee
  • Moderate uniform heat makes perfect brown crispy dosas.

2.Masoor Dal Dosa

Cooking directions

  • Wash the urad dal and masoor dal twice or thrice to clean any impurities.
  • Soak them together overnight or at least for 4 hours.
  • Drain the water from the soaked dal and add it to a Stealth Elite mixer grinder.
  • Add peeled ginger slices, peppercorns and salt to the mixer.
  • Grind to a smooth paste and pour into a large bowl.
  • Now you can prepare dosas instantly.
  • Heat a tawa and add a ladle full of batter in a circle with oil or ghee.
  • Cover, cook and flip till both the sides turns golden brown.
  • This dosa can be prepared instantly or can also be left to ferment overnight.
  • Fermentation increases the nutrient value of the dosa.

Ingredients

  • Masoor dal (the split orange variety) – 1 cup
  • Urad dal – ½ cup
  • Ginger piece – 1 inch
  • Peppercorns – ½ tsp
  • Salt
  • Oil or ghee

3.Moong Sprouts – Oats Dosa

Ingredients
• Whole Moong Gram / Green Gram – 1 cup
• Instant Oats – 1 cup
• Salt
• Oil or Ghee

Cooking directions

  • Wash and soak dried whole green gram or moong for 6 hours.
  • After soaking, drain the water completely and keep covered in a dark place again for 8 hours after which the grams start to sprout.
  • Now add the sprouts along with oats, salt and little water to a Stealth Elite mixer grinder and grind to a smooth batter.
  • This dosa can be made instantly or can be left to ferment.
  • Heat a dosa pan well, pour a ladle of the batter and spread it into a dosa.
  • Add ghee or oil to avoid sticking of the dosa to the pan.
  • Cover and cook till the dosa turns golden brown and crisp.

• High in Protein – Moong, Masoor and Urad dal are rich in protein, making this dosa a perfect option for healthy weight gain and as a great energy source.
• Rich in Fibre – The dosas are rich in fibre which can help digestion, supports healthy gut bacteria and controls blood sugar levels.
• Good source of Iron – Ragi and Moong are a great source of iron, which is essential for healthy red blood cells.
• Gluten Free – These dosas are gluten free making it a perfect option for those with gluten intolerance and improve nutrient absorption.
• Rich in Minerals – Ragi, Bajra and Oats are rich sources of minerals like calcium magnesium and potassium.

Health Benefits of the No Rice Protein Rich Dosas