This kambu dosa is a great choice for a quick and simple breakfast option. It is made from pearl millet, which is a very nutrient dense grain that is a great addition to any person’s breakfast diet. This dosa recipe makes for a dosa that is a bit crispier than some other varieties of dosa. But if you prefer your dosa to be a little bit softer, you can adjust it by watering down the batter a little bit.
Health Benefits
Pearl millet or kambu, the primary ingredient in this dish is a great protein rich alternative to meat based sources of protein. Plant based sources of protein are especially important for vegetarians and vegans who historically struggle to include enough protein in their diets. Protein is important because it is responsible for building muscles, repairing cells, and even helps to regulate and manage a person’s weight. It also improves heart health and lowers cholesterol.
Ingredients
pearl millet : 1 cup
urad dal : ¼ cup
fenugreek seed : 1 tsp
salt to taste
How To Make Kambu Dosa
- Rinse and wash the pearl millet and urad dal separately.
- Soak urad dal and fenugreek seeds in a bowl.
- Soak kambu in a separate bowl.
- Let it soak for at least 5-6 hrs.
- Add kambu to the grinder.
- Add urad dal and fenugreek seeds while they’re coarse.
- Grind until into a smooth batter
Note: Add water as required.
Note: Sprinkle water to prevent the batter from sticking
- Collect mixture in a container.
- Add salt to taste.
- Close the container with a lid.
- Let ferment it overnight,
- Set aside in a warm place.
- Add a little water to make the batter a little runny.
- Heat dosa tawa.
- Add the dosa batter to the dosa tawa over a medium high temperature.
- Spread outwards using circular motions.
- Drizzle oil over the dosa.
- Turn over the dosa once it is browned and cook for few seconds.
- Flip it over and fold it.
Trivia
Kambu is also known as "bajra "in Hindi.