This crisp, gluten-free, calcium-rich Upvas ka Dosa makes for a satiating meal. Made with Ragira and Sama/Bhagar flours, this dish is also called Farali Dhirde in Maharashtra. This Rajgira Sama dosa is also low on calories while being rich in nutrients and so it is a great addition to any weight-loss diet plan.The best part is that you can make this instant dosa from scratch in under 30 minutes. What more could one ask for!
1/4CupSama Flour, Bhagar Flour, Little Millet Flour40 gms
1/4CupRajgira Flour, Amaranth Flour30 gms
1/4CupDahi, Yogurt(Replace with water)
1/2CupWater(Reduce to 2/3 Cup, if using water instead of dahi)
To Make a Coarse Paste
1-2Green Chillies
1/2tspJeera
Other Ingredients
Sendha Namak to Taste(Replace with regular salt)
Ghee or Oil, as needed
Instructions
The Prep
Pound 1/2 tsp of cumin and 1-2 spicy green chillies to a coarse paste.
Making the Rajgira Sama Dosa Batter
To a bowl, add 1/4 cup Rajgira atta (Amaranth flour), 1/4 cup Sama/Bhagar Flour (Little Millet flour), the green chilli-cumin paste, and Sendha Namak (or just plain salt).
Mix well.
Add 1/4 cup yogurt and mix well into a smooth paste.
Add 1/4 cup water and mix well till all lumps are dissolved. Then, add another 1/4 cup water and mix well.
{Optional} Set the batter aside for 10 minutes.
Making the Upvas ka Dosa
Heat a large dosa tava and use 1/4 tsp ghee or oil to grease the surface well.
Mix the dosa batter well and pour 1/2 cup of dosa batter onto the tava to form a dosa.
Let the dosa cook over medium flame for about 5 minutes or till the edges start to brown.
Using a flat turning spatula, lift the edges of the dosa and then work your way to the centre of the dosa.
Flip and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
Serve the hot Upvas ka Dosa with Dahi or Upvas ki Chutney.
Notes
To make this a vegan recipe:
Replace the 1/4 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup water I have used with 2/3 cup water.