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Kambu Dosa Recipe | Bajra Dosa | Pearl Millet Dosa Recipe

Kambu dosa also known as bajra dosa or pearl millet dosa is a popular healthy millet dosa recipe which is perfect for breakfast or brunch. This Bajra dosa is made without rice making it a healthy breakfast option served with coconut chutney or tomato chutney. In this recipe, I have shared two ways of making healthy bajra dosa, a fermented bajra dosa and an instant bajra dosa. Learn how to make bajra dosa with step by step pictures and video. 
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Soaking & Fermentation Time: 12 hours
Total Time: 12 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 169kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Blender
  • Cast iron dosa pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pearl Millet | Bajra | Kambu
  • ¼ cup Whole Urad dal
  • ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Water as needed
  • Oil for pan frying

Instructions

  • Take urad dal, pearl millet and fenugreek seeds in a bowl. Wash them well once. Cover them with water and let them soak for 6 hours.
  • Once soaked, strain the mixture and take them in a blender. Add little water and grind them to a smooth batter. Don’t grind the batter too much, you can make slightly coarse batter. 
  • Now transfer this in a large mixing bowl. Add in salt and mix well. Cover and let it ferment overnight or 8 to 10 hours.
  • Next day, give the batter a good mix and make dosa, drizzle oil around the sides and cook till golden on the bottom. Flip over and cook again. Serve.

Video

Notes

  • You can take all the ingredients in the same bowl and soak together. 
  • Don’t grind the batter too much, you can make slightly coarse batter. 
  • Cast iron dosa pan is best for making dosa. It gives perfect colour.
  • Adjust the consistency of the batter before making dosa. 
  • You can use oil or ghee for cooking dosa. 

Storage and Serving

You can store the leftover batter in fridge and use within 2 to 3 days. 
Bajra dosa can be served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, onion chutney or sambar. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 4mg
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