Moong Dal Dosas (Pancakes)

• mung dal↗1 cup

  Small yellow lentils

• uncooked rice1⁄2 cup

  Jasmine or basmati work best

• green chilies↗5

  chopped

• ginger1 inch

  peeled and chopped

• curry leaves↗6

  optional

• asafoetida powder1⁄2 teaspoon

  hing

• salt↗
• vegetable oil↗

  to make dosas

• Garnish
• cilantro↗2 tablespoons

  leaves (Coriander, Chopped fine)

• fresh coconut2 tablespoons

  optional) or 2 tablespoons coconut flakes (optional)

• onion1

  chopped (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Wash and soak the moong dal and rice in plenty of water. (room temperature) for 2 hours.

2. 2

   Drain the dal and rice and grind them along with the green chillies, ginger and curry leaves (if using). Add a little water for easy blending. I usually add upto half a cup of the soaking liquid because I prefer thinner dosas.

3. 3

   Add salt and asafoetida powder to the batter and mix well.

4. 4

   ***The batter may be stored in this form in the refrigerator for upto a week.

5. 5

   Before making dosas, garnish the batter with lots of chopped cilantro leaves.

6. 6

   Some coconut and chopped onions may be added too. (I usually omit both).

7. 7

   Make dosas or pancakes using very little oil on a non-stick pan.

8. 8

   Enjoy as is or with some green chutney or pickle!

9. 9

   I sometimes spread some chutney on the dosas, roll them up and chop them, stick a tooth-pick into each piece and serve as fun appetizers!