Aug 30, 2009

Quinoa Dosa

Quinoa Dosa

Quinoa is a grain that has little crunchy texture. It gives a nutty flavor when cooked. Quinoa belongs to spinach family. It is rich in proteins and fiber. Though Quinoa is not a very common grain in many kitchens, many are trying to explore this wonder grain due its health benefits.

Quinoa is a very good source of manganese as well as a good source of magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus; this "grain" may be especially valuable for persons with migraine headaches, diabetes and atherosclerosis. Source: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=142
I made Dosas with Quinoa and they tasted sooo delicious!! This is an instant dosa and doesn't need any fermentation. And these are very easy and quick to make. 


Ingredients:
  • 2 cups Organic Quinoa
  • 1 cup Wheat Flour
  • 1 cup Rice Flour
  • Salt
  • Oil
Preparation:
  1. Wash Quinoa well. Then mix all the ingredients except oil into a batter using water as required. It should of dropping consistency and it should be considerably thin.
  2. Heat a pan and pour a ladleful of batter and make a circle. 
  3. But don’t spread it like most dosas. Start pouring the batter around the edge of the pan thus making a big hollow circle. Quickly fill in the circle with more batter. 
  4. Pour little oil around the dosa and allow it to cook for some time.
  5. Then flip it over and allow it to cook on the other side too. Pour little oil around the dosa if needed. Transfer the dosa to a serving plate.
  6. Repeat the same process with remaining batter. 
  7. Enjoy these healthy and yummy dosas with desired chutney.
  8. Yummy!!

Quinoa Dosa

This is my contribution to "WYF: Breakfast event, hosted by EasyCrafts.
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39 comments:

  1. Priya SureshAugust 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    Such a nutritious and healthy dosa..Send me that plate, will deifinitely finish now..

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  2. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    i love instant dosa...quinoa is a good healthy addition..

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  3. LakshmiAugust 31, 2009 at 2:20 AM

    woow..quick and healthy dosa and it looks tempting too :)

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  4. Hari Chandana PAugust 31, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    looks tasty and healthy.. lovely presentation.. Color chala baga vachhindi.. :)

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  5. JayashreeAugust 31, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    nice and healthy....looks just like wheat flour dosa.

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  6. Lavanya RajAugust 31, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    Nice Idea Uma!

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  7. DoloncookbookAugust 31, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    Wow quick , healthy & tasty food ... I can have it anytime with some chutney ...

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  8. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    Quick heatlhy & tasty dosa..what else can you ask for.

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  9. Sailaja DamodaranAugust 31, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    heard of this grain never tried....nice one

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  10. VrindaAugust 31, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Quinoa grain is new to me,dosa looks perfect and yumm...

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  11. Gita JaishankarAugust 31, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Very healthy dosas Uma...looks crispy and delicious too...I love these types of no grind batters :)

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  12. ParitaAugust 31, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Healthy dosa there, loved the chutney :)

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  13. STAugust 31, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    quinoa dosa looks delectable...

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  14. Pavithra KodicalAugust 31, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    I have never used Quinoa,I make oats dosa. This seems new, will surely try this.

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  15. sAugust 31, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    YUMMY!! i want one NOW!!!

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  16. MadhaviAugust 31, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    WOW delicious dosa :))

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  17. vidhasAugust 31, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Delicious and yummy dosa.

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  18. Purva DesaiAugust 31, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    very nutritious dosa variety

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  19. SanghiAugust 31, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Yummy healthy dosa dear!

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  20. Savi-RuchiSeptember 1, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    a very innovative, instant & healthier version of dosa. Thanks for sharing Uma.

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  21. Indian KhanaSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Nice click..looks too gud

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  22. Nanditha PrabhuSeptember 1, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    never tried quinoa in cooking ... your dosa looks like wheat dosa.. ...nice presentation!

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  23. ShriSeptember 1, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Healthy dosa and it looks real yummy!I never tried Quinoa..May be its time I did!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    wahhh uma what a healthy dosa looks so tempting. But i never use quinoa before have heard lot about it nice info. will sure try this time.

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  25. Pavithra ElangovanSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Wow thats really healthy dosa.. usually i will do soup, and upma sure will try this too.. thanks for sharing

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  26. Sree vidyaSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    Thanks Uma for visiting my blog and leaving your comments.
    Your dosa looks awesome and the photo looks so real. I tried grabbing some dosas.

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  27. IndhuSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    yummy and healthy... love this recipe :)

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    Wow uma...I would never have thought of making dosa's out of quinoa...they look really good!

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  29. UnknownSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Healthy and delicious dosai. looks too delicious with the chutney!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    This looks like a great healthy recipe. I am wondering if quinoa needs to be cooked?

    Thanks,
    Sasha

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  31. UmaSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    @Sasha,

    Welcome to my blog! No, we don't have to cook quinoa. Just add it with rest of the flours to make a batter. Hope it cleared your doubt!

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  32. ECSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    This is so healthy..thanks a lot for participating

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Hi Uma,

    Thanks for the clarification. Will definitely try out your recipe.

    Thanks,
    Sasha

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  34. Sum RajSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    its new to me uma..looks tempting..

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  35. UrmiSeptember 6, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I liked your blog very much. I appreciate for the wonderful presentation. Quinoa dosa looks yummy and delicious. I love dosa very much and I will definitely try your recipe.
    You are welcome in my blogs.

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  36. SanghiSeptember 6, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    Hi Uma dear.. do check my blog for ur award!

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  37. Laura de ArgentinaSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    great recipe! i have been trying to make dosas for a long time but since im from Argentina (south america) it was nearly to impossible to find appropriate lentils.
    But quinoa is a regional plant and its really easy and cheap to buy.
    Thanks!

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  38. UnknownDecember 8, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    where can we get the grain quinoa?do you know the other name of this grain

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  39. UmaDecember 8, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    @kalyani:

    I bought quinoa in Costco. I think it can be found in many grocery stores too!! I don't know any other name of this grain, Sorry!!

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