Tomato Dosai

Preparation Time: 20-30 minutes

Soaking Time: 3 hours

Serves: 5-6 people

Cuisine: South Indian

Ingredients:

1 cup raw rice

¼ cup Toor Dhal

2 large Tomatoes (any variety)

3-4 Dried red chilies

½ tsp tamarind paste (optional)

Salt to taste

Oil as required (drizzle while cooking)

Method:

1. Soak rice and toor dhal for 2-3 hours in a plenty of water.
2. Drain the water.
3. Add tomatoes, dried red chilies, salt and grind to a smooth batter. (Add more water if required to get to a batter of pourable consistency)
4. Heat pan on high till hot, reduce heat, pour a ladle full of dosa batter.
5. Spread the batter clock wise to form a round shape.
6. Drizzle some oil around the edges.
7. Cook for 1-2 minutes and flip the dosa and cook for 30 seconds and cook till crisp.
8. Remove and serve hot with any type of chutney.

Notes:

• This dosa does not need fermenting. Dosa’s can be made as soon as grinding the batter.
• Tamarind is optional [It is added to give a slight sour taste]

Health:

• Toor Dhal is high rich in protein.
• Rice has a good source of Carbohydrate.
• Tomato has a rich source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A.
• Eating tomatoes can lower the risks of many types of cancer.

This is my entry to saffron trail "weekend breakfast blogging"