Oats Dosa: Crisp and Delicious Indian-Style Oats Crepe

This crisp and delicious Oats Dosa has become a family staple because it is filling, nutritious, easy to make, and low-calorie. Of course, that having this Indian-style Oats Crepe for breakfast helps with weight management does not hurt. This is a vegan and gluten-free recipe.

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Oats are often a part of many healthy meals and I try different oats recipes so that we have variety. What I love about this Oats Dosa is that in the simplest form all you need is oats, salt, and water. And yes, just a few drops of oil to make the dosa.

Making the Perfect Crisp Oats Dosa

• In this Oats Dosa recipe, I have used rolled oats to make the dosa. I soak the oats for about 10 minutes before I made the batter. I found out that this helps make the batter smooth and ensures that the dosa does not become dry and break.
• I make the the batter to be thick but of pouring consistency. Also, the batter thickens even as you are using it, so add just a bit of water (1 or 2 tbsp at a time) to adjust the consistency.
• The pan must be hot (but not very hot and smoking) before you spread the batter on to it. If the pan is not hot, the batter does not spread easily and you will have a very thick dosa.
• I make the Oats Dosa on a non-stick pan and hardly use any oil at all. If you have the patience, you can avoid all oil, but you will need longer to cook the dosa and this may dry it out and cause it to break.

Adapting the Oats Dosa for a Low Sodium, Low Potassium Renal Diet

Do note, I am not a trained nutritionist, dietician, or doctor. Any and all renal diet recipes I post are the ones I have used for and have benefitted a loved one with chronic kidney disease.

To adapt this recipe to a low-potassium, low-sodium Renal Diet:

• Omit the salt. You can replace it with pure Amchur Powder.
• Omit the cumin seeds and green chillies to reduce Potassium further.
• Ensure that you follow your doctor’s advice on the acceptable levels of Potassium/Sodium in your diet.

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Other Recipes That Use Oats

• Masala Oats: Indian Savoury Oats with Vegetables and Sprouts
• Oats Daddojanam | Oats in Curd | Mosaru Oats
• Flourless Oats Banana Peanut Butter Energy Bars

How to Make Crisp Oats Dosa

1. Making the Oats Dosa Batter
   1. Soak 1 cup Rolled Oats in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes.
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   2. Drain all the water from the soaked oats.
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   3. Grind the soaked oats with 1 cup water, 1/2 tbsp grated ginger, and some salt to a smooth paste.
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   4. Now add 2 or 3 finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds, and 10 to 12 chopped curry leaves to the grinder.
   5. Pulse for a few seconds just so that the green chilli, cumin, and curry leaves break down a bit. Alternatively, you can pound the cumin, green chillies, and curry leaves to a coarse paste and mix it into the final batter.
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   6. Transfer the batter into a vessel and then add some water (about 1/4 cup or less) to make the batter of pouting consistency.
2. Making the Oats Dosa
   1. Over medium flame, evenly heat a non-stick or a cast-iron tava. If you are using a cast iron tava, oil it very very lightly.
   2. Mix the batter well. If the batter is very thick, add just a little water.
   3. Pour a ladle of batter in the centre of the pan and quickly spread it to form a dosa of even thickness.
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   4. Drizzle 2-3 drops of oil along the edges of the dosa.
   5. Let the dosa cook till the edges start to brown.
   6. Using a turning spatula, gently loosen the edges and work your way to the centre.
   7. Flip the dosa over and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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3. Serve hot and crisp Oats Dosa immediately by itself or some Karam Podi | Molaga Podi.

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Recipe for Vegan, Gluten-Free Oats Dosa

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Oats Dosa: Delicious, Crisp and Healthy

Aruna

This Oats Dosa is delicious, crisp and healthy to boot. It is a great way to include oats in your regular diet, and can be made at short notice.

I spiced this vegan, gluten-free Oats Dosa with ginger, green chilli and cumin, but you are free to add red chilli powder, or any other powdered spices you wish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Gluten Free, Indian, Kidney Diet or Renal Diet, South Indian, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 6 Dosas

Calories 65 kcal

Equipment

• Bowl – 1/2 Litre Capacity
• Grinder/Blender
• Tava
• Turning Spatula

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Cup Oats (I used Rolled Oats)
• 1/2 tbsp Ginger (Grated)
• 2 to 3 Green Chillies (Finely Chopped)
• 1/2 tbsp Cumin Seeds
• 10 to 12 Curry Leaves (Torn or Chopped)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1.25 Cup Water
• Oil as needed

Instructions

 

Making the Oats Dosa Batter

• Soak 1 cup Rolled Oats in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes.
• Drain all the water from the soaked oats.
• Grind the soaked oats with 1 cup water, 1/2 tbsp grated ginger, and some salt to a sooth paste.
• Now add 2 or 3 finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds, and 10 to 12 chopped curry leaves to the grinder.
• Pulse for a few seconds just so that the green chilli, cumin, and curry leaves break down a bit. 

  Note: Alternatively, you can pound the cumin, green chillies, and curry leaves to a coarse paste and mix it into the final batter.
• Transfer the batter into a vessel and then add some water (about 1/4 cup or less) to make the batter of pouting consistency.

Making the Oats Dosa

• Over medium flame, evenly heat a non-stick or a cast-iron tava. 

  Note: If you are using a cast iron tava, oil it very very lightly.
• Mix the batter well. If the batter is very thick, add just a little water.
• Pour a ladle of batter in the centre of the pan and quickly spread it to form a dosa of even thickness.
• Drizzle 2-3 drops of oil along the edges of the dosa.
• Let the dosa cook till the edges start to brown.
• Using a turning spatula, gently loosen the edges and work your way to the centre.
• Flip the dosa over and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Serve hot and crisp Oats Dosa immediately by itself or some Karam Podi | Molaga Podi.

Notes

• Do soak the Rolled Oats before making the batter.
• The batter tends to thicken when not used so do add just a little water (1 or 2 tbsp at a time) to adjust the consistency between making dosas.
• To make a low-potassium, low-sodium Renal Diet recipe:
  • Omit the salt. You can replace it with pure Amchur Powder.
  • Omit the Cumin Seeds to reduce Potassium further.
  • Ensure that you follow your doctor’s advice on the acceptable levels of Potassium/Sodium in your diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 65 kcalCarbohydrates: 11 gProtein: 2 gFat: 2 gSaturated Fat: 0.2 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gTrans Fat: 0.003 gSodium: 442 mgPotassium: 60 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 69 IUVitamin C: 35 mgCalcium: 20 mgIron: 1 mg

Keyword Dosa, Low Potassium Recipe, Oats Dosa

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