Yellow Moong Dal Dosa

Yellow Moong Dal Dosa

Yellow moong dal dosa, or paasi paruppu dosai, is very easy to prepare.

Moong dal is one of the most popular vegetarian superfoods. It is rich in high-quality proteins and other essential nutrients. The high protein content contributes to building and repairing tissues along with building muscles, bones, cartilage, blood and skin. Compared to other dals, this yellow dal is low in carbs, making it a healthier option.

Ingredients:

• Yellow split moong dal (also known as paasi paruppu in Tamil) – 1 cup
• Raw rice – 2 tbs
• Green chillies – 3
• Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
• Small piece of fresh ginger
• Salt as needed
• Big onion (chopped) – 1
• Curry leaves
• Coriander leaves

Instructions:

• Wash the yellow moong dal and rice and soak them together in enough water for about one hour.
• Grind the soaked lentils and the rice in a mixer jar along with green chilies, cumin seeds and ginger until smooth.
• Add water to achieve a dosa batter consistency.
• Add salt to taste.
• In a pan, sauté chopped onions and add to the batter.
• Add chopped coriander leaves and curry leaves.
• Mix well; the dosa batter is now ready.
• Make dosas on an iron tawa. Cook well on both sides and serve hot with coconut chutney or onion chutney.