Dosa Batter/How to Make Dosa Batter/How to make Dosai Maavu

Today, I am going to share a very basic dosa batter. To make this batter you don’t need a grinder, you can just grind it in mixer and still make perfect and tasty dosas. The key to make perfect dosa batter, is you need to choose good quality idli rice and raw rice. Urad dal also should be of good quality for perfect idlis and dosas. Add aval/poha when making the batter makes it easier to spread and make the dosa. Adding fenugreeks/vendhayam acts as natural coolant and makes a soft batter. Do try out this easy to make Dosa batter and post your comments here. This dosa can be served with thengai chutney or any chutney of your choice, sambar  or idli milagi podi etc. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and traditional Breakfast recipes here.

Here’s how to make Dosa Batter and Dosas with step by step photos…

Thinai Dosai/Foxtail Millet Dosai/திணை தோசை- Healthy Breakfast/Dinner Recipe

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I wanted to share a very healthy dosai and I chose to post a super delicious and super healthy Thinai Dosai/Foxtail Millet Dosai/ தினை தோசை. Thinai/Foxtail millet has been a staple food among the people in South India for long time from the Sangam period. It helps the body by reducing the factor of diabetes, ideal for reducing cholesterol of the body and helps in increasing the metabolic rate. Thinai is highly rich in anti-oxidation which removes all the acidic elements away from body. Thinai promotes digestion, increases energy levels to a great extent. Thinai is a great source of protein, every 100 gms of it contains 12.3 g of protein, 8 g of fiber, 3.3 g of essential minerals, 2.8 g of iron 31 g of calcium etc. For now try out healthy Thinai Dosai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and healthy Millet/Sirudhaniya vagaigal recipes and all bout Millets/Sirudhaaniyangal in the links and enjoy.

Here’s how to make Thinai/Foxtail Millet Recipes with step by step photos…

Cholam Dosai/Vellai Cholam Dosai/Jowar Dosai/Sorghum Dosai

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Today, I am going to share a very healthy millet recipe – White Cholam Dosai. Do try out this lovely dosai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out interesting and healthy Millet Recipes here.

Here’s how to make White Cholam Dosai with step by step photos…

Banana Dosa/Vazhaipazham Dosai or Appam for Pooja days

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Today, I am going to share with you all a very simple and delectable Banana Dosa/Appam. This Banana Appam can be made in a jiffy and served in no time. I usually make this as neivedhyam for Sathya Narayana Pooja and distribute as Prasad. This appam can be either made with wheat flour or maida, I have used white sugar which can be replaced with brown sugar or Naatu sakkarai to make this recipe healthy. Do try out this Maida Appam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting evening snacks, appetizers and neivedhyams here.

Here’s how to make Maida Appam with step by step photos…

Chettinad Visiri Dosai/Quick Instant Dosai/Chettinad Dosai

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Today, I am going to share one very interesting and an easy instant dosa which I came across in Uma Raguraman’s blog. The interesting part of the recipe is the name, visiri dosai- means dosai like a fan. The dosa is more like rava dosa, crispy and has lovely taste. The best part of this visiri dosa is, it involves no grinding and can be made in a jiffy. I tried this recipe and have become a visiri[fan] of it. You also give it a shot and you will instantly fall in love with this recipe. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Breakfast recipes and Dosaivarieties here.

Here’e how to make Chettinad Visiri Dosai with step by step photos…

Kambu Dosai/Bajra Dosai/Pearl Millet Dosai

Kambu/Pearl millet/Bajra are widely grown type of millest with high protein and fibre content. India is the largest producer of pearl millet/kambu. Pearl millet is known by different names Sajje in Kannada, Kambu in Tamil, Bajra in Hindi, Sajjalu in Telugu and Kambam in Malayalam. After moving back to Chennai, I tried different types of millets, one among them is the Kambu Dosai. I will be sharing more millet recipes in future. Do try out this healthy Kambu Dosai and post your feedback.

Here’s how to make Kambu Dosai with step by step photos…

Instant Besan Flour Dosa with Zucchini/Kadalai Maavu Dosai

This is a very simple, quick and healthy dosa which involves no grinding and no fermentation. This is similar to Rajasthani Puda but has the additional benefit of zucchini added to it. Zucchini is a summer squash, is a very delicate vegetable which needs very little time to cook. I came across this dosa in Manjulas kitchen, but made some changes by adding different ingredients.

Here’s how to make zucchini besan flour dosa with step by step photos…

Instant Rava Dosai/Semolina Dosa

Instant Rava Dosai/Semolina Dosa is easy and simple dosa, can be made in minutes.

Here’s how to make it with step by step photos…

Pesarattu/Green Gram Dosa

Pesarattu is a very unique and a delicious dosa/crepe from Andhra Pradesh. It is made with whole green gram, the kids fall in love with this pesarattu  for its green color. It is very healthy and protein packed breakfast. This dosa does not need fermentation, can be made immediately after grinding.

Health benefits: It is highly rich in  fiber and protein. One cup of cooked green gram contains about 15 g of fiber and 14 g of protein. It has both insoluble and water soluble fiber. The water soluble fiber helps in reducing the cholesterol level. It digests slowly and gradually releases glucose, there by stabilizing the blood sugar level. Now lets see how to make pesarattu.

Here's how to make it with step by step photos...

Simple & Quick Moong Dhal Dosa

Moong Dhal dosa is very simple and delicious dosa. It is so easy just soak and grind and make dosas, no fermentation needed. It is very healthy and can be made within minutes. I served my moong dhal dosa with cilantro chutney.

Here’s how to make it…

Adai- Tamil Nadu Special

Adai is a protein packed South Indian breakfast, especially Tamil Nadu. Adai is a very filling and a satisfying dish which keeps your day going. Adai tastes very good all by itself, but when you have it with aviyal it is heavenly. Adai can be had with chutney or even just a piece of jaggery(vellam). For Aviyal recipe Click here

Egg Dosa

Egg Dosa is a very quick and healthy breakfast. This can be especially given for kids who don’t eat eggs and loves to eat dosa. My husband and my daughter loves eggs, so I try to give it in different forms as much as possible.

Here’s how to make Egg Dosa with step by step photos...

Onion & Green Chilli Uthappam

Onion Uthappam is my daughter's favourite, I make it very often just for her.

Here's how you make it.

Tomato Uthappam

Tomato uthappam is very simple and easy to make. The kids love the color of the uthappam, so they love to eat it.

Here's how to make it...

Capsicum & Onion Uthappam

The journey of idli batter is longer compared to any other batter. Day one and two we make idlis, day three we make dosas and the left over batter on day four we can make uthappams. The sour taste of the batter along with the vegetables gives extraordinary flavor and taste to it.

Ragi/Millet/Kezhvaragu Dosai

Ragi or Millet is commonly used in South India. It is in fact the staple diet in many villages in South India. The most popular dish is Ragi Kanji and Ragi Kuzh. Ragi is rich in calcium and serves as one of the healthiest breakfast.

Here ‘s one way to include ragi in your diet -  ragi dosa. It is very simple and easy to make. So just give it a shot. Here's I am proudly posting my 5oth post for a healthy and a happy living. 

Instant Oats Dosa/Oats Dosa

Are you running out of ideas to cook something for your breakfast or dinner. Here is the instant oats dosa which can be made in three simple steps. You can make it fast and yet another healthy recipe to keep your family members happy and healthy....

Here's how to make oats dosa with step by step photos...