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Healthy Vrat Dosa has been prepared with Barnyard Millet (Also known as Samvat rice/sama ke Chawal), Amaranth (Rajgira) flour and buttermilk.

Barnyard Millet is a gluten free millet with high calcium,iron, phosporous and fiber. Amaranth flour is equally nutritious with it being rich in fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and antioxidants.

These dosas are very crispy and have a distinct flavor. But, when they are served with potato filling and spicy coconut chutney,  healthy vrat dosas taste so delicious that you do not miss your regular dosas anymore. Coconut chutney can be prepared by grinding grated coconut, green chillies, yogurt and sendha namak.

Yields : 8-10 Dosas

INGREDIENTS

For Dosa

• 1/2 Cup Amaranth Flour
• 1/2 Cup Barnyard Millet
• 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
• Sendha Namak
• Oil

For Potato Filling

• 3 Medium Potato (Boiled)
• 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 Chopped Green Chilli (Optional)
• 3/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Coriander Leaves
• Sendha Namak
• 2 Tsp Oil

METHOD

For Dosa

1. Soak barnyard millet for 3 hours.
2. Drain excess water and make a paste with millets.
3. Transfer millet paste, amaranth flour, buttermilk and salt to a big bowl.
4. Mix all the ingredients well.
5. Cover bowl with a lid and let batter ferment for 8-10 hours.
6. Add water to adjust consistency of dosa batter.
7. Heat a tava/griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with oil. Pour dosa batter using a ladle and spread it on tava/griddle. Sprinkle oil on sides and cook dosa on each side, until light brown.
8. Place potato filling in the middle and fold dosa.

For Potato Filling

1. Mash potatoes roughly into small and big chunks.
2. Heat oil on a non-stick pan and add cumin seeds.
3. Once cumin seeds begin to crackle, add potato chunks along with chopped green chilli.
4. Sprinkle salt and black pepper powder. Mix well.
5. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
6. Add chopped coriander leaves to potatoes and mix.
7. Turn off the heat.

Barnyard millet, also known as sama ke chawal or samvat rice is eaten a lot during upwas. It is a gluten free millet with high calcium,iron, phosporous and fiber.

Barnyard Millet Dosa pairs well with coconut chutney. Coconut chutney can be prepared by grinding grated coconut, green chillies, yogurt and sendha namak. You can also stuff barnyard millet dosa with potato filling for a wholesome meal.

INGREDIENTS

• 100 Gms. Barnyard Millet (1/2 Cup)
• 70 Gms. Boiled Potato (Large)
• 1 Green Chilli
• 1 1 /2 Tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
• Sendha Namak

METHOD

1. Soak millets for 3 hours.
2. Drain excess water and transfer millets along with mashed potato and green chilli to a grinder jar.
3. Grind till you receive a smooth batter.
4. Add chopped coriander leaves and salt to batter and let it rest for 30-40 minutes.
5. Add water to adjust consistency of dosa batter.
6. Heat a tava/griddle over medium heat and lightly brush with oil. Pour dosa batter using a ladle and spread it on tava/griddle. Sprinkle oil on sides and cook dosa on both sides.