Instant Jowar Dosa

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Jowar atta (Sorghum flour)
• ½ cup Rice flour
• 2 tablespoons Besan (gram flour)
• 2 + 2 ¼ cups Water
• ½ cup Red onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup Capsicum (Green bell pepper), finely chopped
• ½ cup Carrots, grated
• 1 Green chili
• ½ inch Ginger, Crush ginger and & chili together
• ¼ cup Cilantro or coriander leaves
• 5-6 Curry leaves, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• Oil, for cooking dosa

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, add jowar flour, rice flour, besan, salt, pepper, and cumin seeds. Mix well.
2. Add 2 cups of water gradually and make a smooth, lump-free batter.
3. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate. While the batter rests, prepare the veggies.
4. After resting, add the veggies (onion, peppers, carrot, cilantro, curry leaves) and crushed ginger-chili mixture to the batter. Mix well.
5. Pour in the remaining 2 cups of water to thin out the batter.
6. Heat the tawa (non-stick or hybrid pan is highly recommended for beginners) on medium heat. Grease the pan with oil, stir the batter first as flour may have settled at the bottom of the bowl.
7. Take a ladleful batter and drizzle it onto the pan from about 6 inches above. This creates a lacy texture. Fill any large gaps on the pan with batter, and make sure to have a thin layer of batter evenly distributed.
8. Drizzle additional oil around the edges and center of the dosa to promote even cooking and crispiness.
9. Let the dosa cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and starts to loosen around the edges.
10. Loosen the dosa using a spatula gently without breaking it. Fold it in half and serve right away before it gets soft and soggy.

NOTES

1. Batter Consistency: The batter has to be thin like watery. It has to be similar to rava dosa.
2. Type of the pan: If you are a beginner cook then I highly recommend using a non-stick pan or hybrid pan like Hexclad.
3. Be patient: One jowar dosa may take around 2-3 minutes to cook. So do not rush in loosening the dosa.