Stuffed Quinoa Dosa
By Nmami Agarwal 08-Sep 2021 Reading Time: 4 Mins
Stuffed Quinoa Dosa is a nutritious twist on the traditional Indian dosa, combining the benefits of quinoa with the classic flavors of a spiced potato filling. The dosa batter is made from a blend of soaked quinoa, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds, creating a light and crisp crepe. The stuffing features a savory mixture, not only delicious but also packed with nutrients.
For a Serving Size of Two:
Ingredients:
For the Dosa Batter:
- 60 grams quinoa, soaked for 4-6 hours
- 20 grams urad dal, soaked for 4-6 hours
- 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, soaked along with urad dal
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
For the Stuffing:
- 80 grams potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 30 grams onions, finely chopped
- 20 grams peas, boiled
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 teaspoons oil
- Salt to taste
- A few curry leaves
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
Procedure:
- Drain the soaked quinoa, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds.
- Blend them together with enough water to form a smooth batter. The consistency should be similar to traditional dosa batter.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Allow the batter to ferment for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves and chopped onions. Sauté the onions until they turn translucent.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the boiled and mashed potatoes, peas, and green chili. Stir to combine the spices evenly with the potatoes.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and set aside.
- Heat a non-stick tawa or dosa pan over medium heat.
- Pour a ladleful of dosa batter onto the center of the pan and spread it out in a circular motion to form a thin dosa. Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges of the dosa.
- Cook until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy. Place a portion of the potato stuffing on one half of the dosa and fold the dosa over to cover the stuffing.
- Remove the dosa from the pan and serve hot with coconut chutney or sambar.
Nutritional Benefits:
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 511 kcal
- Protein: 17.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 77.8 g
- Fat: 16.9 g