Sunday 9 September 2012

Kambu(Millet) Dosa


Nowadays people are more health conscious. They prefer to improve their diet with more non-glutinous and nutritious cereals. Kambu is called pearl millet in english and Bajra in Hindi. This millet was well-known in rural area. But now it is popular in urban areas too as this MILLET FLOUR(you can ask for KAMBU MAAVU) is available in all the supermarkets.

Ingredients:
Millet flour - 100gms
Urad dhal dough - 30gms
Onion - 50gms
Green Chilli - 1 (Finely Chopped)
Asafoetida - a pinch
Ginger - 1 inch (Finely Chopped)
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Curry Leaves and Coriander leaves - Finely Chopped
Salt to taste.

Method:
  •  In a bowl add all the above said ingredients and mix well.
  •   Add water and mix well to get into an idli batter consistency.
  •  Heat a tawa, smear with half tsp of oil and pour the prepared mixture as dosa. 
  •  Once both sides are cooked Kambu dosa can be served.

Nutritional Information:
The above prepared ingredients can make 4 adais.
Kambu maavu (Millet Flour) - Calcium, Iron, Fiber rich.
Urad dhal dough - Rich in protein.

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