Friday, 6 December 2013

Kambu / Pearl Millet Dosai


Health benefits of Bhajra or Kambu or Pearl millet:

  • Bajra, being gluten free, is a very good food choice for those suffering from celiac disease who cannot tolerate gluten.
  • It is highly effective and recommended for cases of severe constipation and stomach ulcers.
  • The presence of phytic acid and niacin in bajra helps in lowering the cholesterol.
  • Being rich in fiber content, bajra is good for diabetics, keeping the glucose levels normal.
  • This whole grain supports weight loss as the high fiber content leads to a feeling of fullness for a prolonged period of time.
  • It is helpful in maintaining cardiovascular health and in acidity problems.
  • Bajra helps in reducing weight.
  • It controls blood sugar levels and hence good for diabetic.

Ingredients:
For Crispy dosas:

  • Kambu or Pearl millet flour - 1 1/2 cup
  • Raw rice - 1/2 cup
  • Urad dal - 1/2 cup
  • Methi seeds - 1/4 tspn
  • Salt - to taste
For Soft dosas:
  • Kambu or pearl millet flour - 2 cups
  • Urad dal - 1/2 cup
  • Methi seeds - 1/2 tspn
  • Salt - to taste

Method:

  • Soak rice and dal together for 3 to 4 hrs along with methi and grind it to paste
  • To this add kambu flour , salt and mix well
  • Keep it overnight or 8 hrs for fermentation 
  • Heat tawa and take a ladle of batter and make dosa apply oil and cook it till it it turns golden brown on both sides
  • Serve this healthy and tasty kambu or pearl millet dosa hot with coriander chutney or onion tomato chutney or coconut chutney




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