Let’s whip up a wholesome and nutritious Jowar Dosa, a Maharashtrian breakfast that’s not only super easy to make but also packed with health benefits. Made from millets like jowar, this dosa is light, crispy, and high in fiber that is perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast.
If you’re searching for instant dosa recipes or high-fiber breakfast ideas, this Jowar Dosa will hit the spot. Paired with a Fresh Green Chutney, it’s a delicious way to start your day right!
Why To Make It?
- High in Fiber: Jowar is a nutrient-rich millet that promotes digestive health.
- Easy and Quick: This is an instant dosa recipe that requires minimal preparation and ingredients.
- Healthy Breakfast: It’s a high-fiber breakfast ideal for anyone looking to eat healthy.
Ingredients
For Dosa:
- Jowar flour: The base ingredient, jowar is high in fiber and gluten-free, making this dosa light and healthy.
- Rice flour: Adds a crisp texture to the dosa.
- Sooji (semolina): Gives the dosa a slight crunch.
- Salt: For seasoning.
- Onion: Adds sweetness and texture to the dosa.
- Curry leaves: Adds fragrance and flavor.
- Coriander: Freshens up the flavor with its herbaceous notes.
- Green chili: For a mild kick of heat.
- Carom seeds (Ajwain): Helps with digestion and adds an aromatic flavor.
- Water: To create a smooth, flowing batter.
For Chutney:
- Mint leaves: Adds freshness and cooling effect.
- Coriander leaves: Provides a fresh herbaceous flavor.
- Green chili: Adds heat to the chutney.
- Sea salt: Enhances the flavor.
- Peanuts: Adds creaminess and texture.
- Cumin: Adds a warm, earthy flavor.
- Lemon juice: Brings tanginess to balance the chutney.
- Ice cubes: Keeps the chutney fresh and vibrant.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Prepare the Dosa Batter:
- Mix jowar flour, rice flour, and semolina in a bowl. Add salt, onions, curry leaves, coriander, green chilies, and ajwain. Gradually add water to create a thin batter.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes, then adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary.
Prepare the Chutney:
- In a blender, combine mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chili, sea salt, peanuts, cumin, and lemon juice. Add ice cubes and blend until smooth.
Cook the Dosa:
- Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat. Spread the thin batter evenly over the tawa, filling all gaps.
- Cook the dosa from both sides until golden and crispy.
- Fold it over and serve with the prepared chutney.
Use a non-stick tawa for the best results and cook on medium heat to get an evenly cooked dosa without burning
Substitutions
- If you don’t have rice flour, use cornflour or even more semolina for extra crispiness.
- Not a fan of green chilies? You can substitute with black pepper for a milder spice.
- Carom Seeds (Ajwain) can be replaced with cumin seeds for a slightly different flavor.
Variations
- Add grated carrots or beets to the batter for extra nutrition and color.
- For a tangy punch, add a spoonful of sour yogurt to the batter.
- You can replace onions with spring onions for a more subtle flavor.
- Add some grated coconut to the batter for a South Indian twist.
Storage
- Storing the Batter: You can store the dosa batter in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Ensure it is in an airtight container.
- Reheating Dosa: Best to have fresh dosa but if you have leftovers, reheat them on a tawa for making them crisp otherwise a microwave can be used to warm them.
How to serve
Serve the Jowar Dosa hot with the Fresh Green Chutney or enjoy this healthy breakfast with a side of your favorite chutney or pickle. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast or even as a light meal.
FAQ
Can I make Jowar Dosa without rice flour?
Yes, you can substitute rice flour with semolina or just increase the jowar flour quantity.
How do I store leftover dosa batter?
Store the batter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Can I freeze the dosas?
Yes, you can freeze the cooked dosas. Just reheat them on a tawa before serving.
Is Jowar Dosa gluten-free?
Yes, jowar is naturally gluten-free. Just ensure the other ingredients you use, like semolina, are also gluten-free if necessary.
What can I serve with Jowar Dosa?
Serve with green chutney, coconut chutney, or even a spicy tomato chutney for variety.
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Jowar Dosa
Learn how to make this instant Jowar Dosa packed with the benefits of millets. It is crispy, nutritious, and perfect with a fresh chutney!
- 1 cup Jowar flour
- 1/2 cup Rice flour
- 1 tbsp semolina
- Salt
- 1/2 cup onion
- 4 tbsp Curry leaves fresh chopped
- 4 tbsp Coriander fresh , chopped
- 2 Green chili
- 1 tsp carom seeds
- 1/2 cup Mint leaves
- 1/2 cup Coriander leaves
- 1 Green chili
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Peanuts
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 Ice cube
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Mix jowar flour, rice flour, and semolina in a bowl. Add salt, onions, curry leaves, coriander, green chilies, and ajwain. Gradually add water to create a thin batter.
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Let the batter rest for 10 minutes, then adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary.
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In a blender, combine mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chili, sea salt, peanuts, cumin, and lemon juice. Add ice cubes and blend until smooth.
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Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat. Spread the thin batter evenly over the tawa, filling all gaps. Cook the dosa from both sides until golden and crispy.
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Fold it over and serve with the prepared chutney.
- Make sure your batter is thin for crispier dosas.
- Let the batter rest for at least 10 minutes to ensure the flours absorb the water properly.
- Use a non-stick tawa for the best results.
- Cook on medium heat to get an evenly cooked dosa without burning.
Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 420mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1655IUVitamin C: 621mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 3mg