Tuesday 29 December 2009

Palak Dosa

Dosa's now a day’s come in so many varieties that I have lost the count. But yes the last time I remember my mom in law telling me about a guy who makes this amazing Schezwan dosa in the neighbourhood! It left me thinking how far our humble south Indian breakfast dish has travelled... and yes many more miles to go...!

Everyone loves it and this recipe here is as my mom in law makes it.. I had to make this last Sunday for maa da laadlaa!! - my hubby :)

Palak Dosa with Red coconut chutney

Ingredients for Palak Dosa:
  • Palak - 1 cup or half bunch
  • Besan - 1/2 cup
  • Rice Flour -1/2 cup
  • Ginger - 1 small piece
  • Green Chilli - 3-4
  • Cumin powder - 1/2 tbsp
  • Salt as per taste
  • Water
Method:
  • Mix together all the ingredients above in a food processor with water (as per the consistency required) and blend well like a dosa batter
  • Heat the pan and spread it over
  • Turn when done and cook both sides well
Red coconut chutney

Ingredients:
  • freshly grated coconut - 1 cup
  • red chilli - 2 nos
  • ginger - small piece
  • Salt as per required
For tadka :
  • oil - 1tbsp
  • mustard seeds - 1/2 tbsp
  • curry leaves - 1 string
Method:
  • Take coconut , red chilli , ginger and salt add water and grind well in a mixer till a paste like consistency
  • Heat oil in a pan
  • Add mustard seeds and when they pop add the curry leaves to this add the mixture right from the jar and stir well.
  • Check for salt
Palak dosa with red coconut chutney ready! This is what i like about Indian food its so colourfull and vibrant!

Enjoy!

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