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Millet Dosa

Millet Dosa Recipe — Crispy & Healthy Breakfast

⏳ 30 min + ferment 🍴 Serves 4 (8 dosas) 🔥 Medium
★★★★☆ 4.7 (98 ratings)
Also known as: Thinai Dosai (Tamil), Navane Dose (Kannada)
Foxtail Millet
Foxtail Millet
Little Millet
Little Millet
Kodo Millet
Kodo Millet

🍲 Ingredients

1.5 cups any millet of your choice (Orggu) — foxtail, little, or kodo
1/4 cup urad dal Shop Orggu Urad Dal
1/4 cup chana dal
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
Salt to taste
Water for grinding
Oil for cooking
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👉 Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Wash your chosen millet (foxtail, little, or kodo — pick any one). Soak in water for 4-6 hours.

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2

Wash urad dal, chana dal, and fenugreek seeds. Soak separately for 4-6 hours.

3

Grind the soaked millet to a smooth batter using minimal water.

4

Grind the dal mixture separately to a fluffy batter.

5

Mix both batters together. Add salt. The batter should be of pouring consistency.

6

Cover and ferment for 8-10 hours in a warm place.

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7

Heat a dosa tawa. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread in circular motion. Drizzle oil on edges.

8

Cook on medium flame until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for 30 seconds. Serve hot with chutney and sambar.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Foxtail millet gives the crispiest dosa; little millet makes softer dosas; kodo millet adds an earthy flavour
  • Ferment longer in cold weather (12 hours)
  • Add a pinch of baking soda if batter doesn't ferment well

🌱 Nutrition per Dosa

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Nutrition Facts (per dosa)

Calories180 kcal
Protein6g
Fiber4g

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📚 Did You Know?

Fermented millet dosa has 3x more bioavailable iron than regular dosa, making it excellent for preventing anemia!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make millet dosa without fermentation?+

Yes, but fermented batter gives crispier dosas and better gut health. For instant version, try our Ragi Dosa recipe.

Which millets are best for dosa?+

Foxtail millet gives the crispiest dosa. Little millet makes softer dosas, and kodo millet gives a nice earthy flavour. Pick any one millet you prefer — don't mix them.

How long to ferment millet dosa batter?+

8-10 hours in summer, 10-12 hours in winter. The batter should double in volume.

Can I store the batter?+

Yes, refrigerate for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before making dosa.

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Foxtail Millet
Foxtail Millet (Unpolished)
Little Millet
Little Millet (Unpolished)
Kodo Millet
Kodo Millet (Unpolished)