CHOLAM DOSA

Crispy cholam dosa (jowar in Hindi, Sorgham in English) is children’s favourite. This iron and calcium rich millet dosa is very simple to make and healthy too.

Wash, drain and soak raw rice, cholam and urad dal separately for 3-4 hours.

Add urad dal in a Mixie and run. Next add cholam and run the mixer. Then add the rice and blend to a smooth paste.

Add salt and mix well. Leave the batter for 8 hours for fermentation.

Heat the tawa and spread the batter from the centre.

Add oil and cook both sides. Serve with coconut chutney or any other chutney.

Cholam Dosa

Prep Time: Soak Time : 4hrs; Fermentation Time : 8 hours

Cook Time: 3 mins per Dosa

Yields: 15 Dosas

Ingredients

Sorgham (white cholam) - 1 cup
Raw rice - 1 cup
Urad Dal - 3/4 cup
Salt - 1 teaspoon

Method

Wash, drain and soak raw rice, cholam and urad dal separately for 3-4 hours.
Add urad dal in a Mixie and run. Next add cholam and run the mixer. Then add the rice and blend to a smooth paste.
Add salt and mix well. Leave the batter for 8 hours for fermentation.
Heat the tawa and spread the batter from the centre.
Add oil and cook both sides. Serve with coconut chutney or any other chutney.
VARIATIONS : Raw rice can be replaced with idli rice as cholam gives the crispyness in dosas.

Health Benefits :

Promotes Healthy Digestion
Regulates Calcium Level
Rich in fibre
Boosts Immune System
Gluten Free
Promote red blood cell development
Build strong bones
Boost energy and fuel production
Anti-Cancer
Rich in Vitamins and Minerals

May 5, 2017

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CHOLAM DOSA