Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup ragi flour
- 1/2 cup urad dal
- 1/2 cup chana dal
- 1/2 cup toor dal
- 1/2 cup moong dal
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green chillies
- 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
Special Equipment Needed:
- Grinder
- Non-stick pan
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Soak the urad dal, chana dal, toor dal and moong dal together in water for about 4-5 hours.
2. Drain the water and grind the soaked dals to a coarse paste.
3. Add the ragi flour, cumin seeds, black pepper, asafoetida and salt to the dal paste and mix well.
4. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the chopped onion, green chillies and coriander leaves.
5. Fry for a few minutes and then add the dal-ragi mixture.
6. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
7. Spread the mixture on a greased non-stick pan and cook on both sides until golden brown.
8. Serve hot with chutney or sambar.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Temperature: Medium-high
Serving Size: 4-6
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 150
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 6g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Urad dal can be substituted with mung dal
- Chana dal can be substituted with toor dal
- Toor dal can be substituted with chana dal
- Moong dal can be substituted with urad dal
- Cumin seeds can be substituted with mustard seeds
- Black pepper can be substituted with red chilli powder
Variations:
- The dosa can be made with a combination of different dals
- The dosa can be made without onion and green chillies
- The dosa can be made with other flours such as jowar or bajra
Tips and Tricks:
- Soak the dals for at least 4-5 hours for best results
- Use a non-stick pan for easy flipping
- Add a little oil to the pan before spreading the mixture for a crispier dosa
Storage Instructions:
The dosa can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
The dosa can be reheated in a pan or in the microwave.
Presentation Ideas:
- Serve the dosa with chutney or sambar
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves
Garnishes:
- Chopped coriander leaves
- Chopped onion
- Chopped green chillies
Pairings:
- Chutney
- Sambar
- Coconut chutney
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Potato curry
- Mixed vegetable curry
- Lentil curry
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the dosa is not cooking properly, increase the heat and cook for a few more minutes.
Food Safety Advice:
- Wash your hands before and after handling food
- Keep the cooked food covered to prevent contamination
Food History:
Ragi Adai Dosa is a traditional South Indian dish that is made with ragi flour and a combination of different dals. It is a popular breakfast dish and is served with chutney or sambar.
Flavor Profiles:
This dish has a nutty, earthy flavor from the ragi flour and a spicy, savory flavor from the combination of dals.
Serving Suggestions:
This dish can be served as a breakfast or snack with chutney or sambar. It can also be served as a side dish with rice or roti.
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