This is a combination of Dehusked Green Gram and Proso millet made into Dosa or Idli! Millets are diabetic friendly as they are rich in fiber. These days millets have become very popular. I do use them in my everyday cooking but also use Rice. Proso millet is called Baragu in Kannada, Panivaragu in Tamil Variga in Telugu and Chena in Hindi. Here I have used Proso Millet you can use any other millet or you can use Rice instead.
I have used dehusked split Green gram, which is good for health than the Yellow moong dal which does not contain any husk and Green Gram is also rich in proteins Proso Millet contains per 100g (Protein 12.5g Fat 2.9g Fiber 2.2g Minerals 1.9g Iron 0.8g Calcium 14g Calories 356g).
I use millets in moderation and also combine them, as consuming only millets gives me tummy aches and the whole day I suffer. So, I usually combine them with other ingredients to make it better for me to digest it. when you start using millets use them in little quantities to see how you are able to digest it.
Millets are known as Siridhanya! in Kannada. They can be substituted instead of rice and used in recipes wherein we make rice dishes. Wash them thoroughly and are a bit heavy in the stomach. Millets are Gluten free and useful for people suffering from wheat allergies.
My father is diabetic, Last time when I was in India I made these for him, he was so happy he liked the dosas better than the Idlis as they were so crispy and I was so happy.
Try out and tell me if you liked it.
Green Gram and Proso Millet Dosa / Idli
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 Cup Dehusked split Green gram
- 1 Cup Proso Millet ( Baragu / Panivaragu )
- 3/4 Cup Urad dal
- 2 tsp Fenugreek seeds
- 2 tsp Himalayan Pink salt
- water as required
Instructions
- Wash thoroughly Green gram dal when washing the husks tend to come up you can throw if you wish to or save them up, some might escape but wash and soak them
- Wash the millets throughly with the urad dal and fenugreek seeds.
- Soak all the above ingredients at least for 4 to 5 hours, even though Green gram and urad dal doesn't need long time to soak.
- Grind them all together in a mixie or table top wet grinder to smooth batter consistency using water as needed
- Once done leave it covered in a warm place for it to ferment preferably overnight for 7 to 8 hours depending on the place you live.
- Once Fermented use the batter to make Idli and if you plan to make dosa take some batter in an other container and thin it down to Dosa batter consistency!
- Enjoy and make crispy dosas or Idlis.
Notes
Dosa and Idli batters should be fermented for best results.
Especially Idli batter, Dosa is versatile and is very forgiving! you can make dosa immediately with the batter.
Idli, on the other hand, has to be fermented, I have said earlier the fermentation may take place from 7 to 8 hours to 10 -12 hours! depending on the climatic condition. If living in tropical weather the sun helps quickly in the fermentation process. If you are living like me in a cold country especially in winter you have to look for places where it is very warm like near the heater, boiler room, oven with lights on and sometimes I end up adding a pinch of soda to the batter for it to ferment. Also, you can add a pinch of Eno fruit salt to the batter just before making idlis (after the fermentation process!)
Sushma
Can I use foxtail millet instead of what you specified?
Jayasri Ravi
You can substitute with any millet it will work fine.
Sai latha bhardwaj
Which is this dehusked moong dal? Can you share the image please.
Jayasri Ravi
Extremely Sorry for the late reply dehusked Moong dal is nothing but split moong dal with husk. Here is the image of that in this post https://www.myvegfare.com/husked-green-gram-idlis/. Hope this helps ????
sowndarya
Hi. can i use yellow moong instead of dehusked green gram? Will the proportion change? Also, will the idlis remain soft when cold?
Jayasri Ravi
Yes you can use yellow Moong! It’s been quite sometime I made! Yes! They do remain soft, if not just sprinkle little water and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds!!
Simintini Patil
Prepared dosa as per your recipe. Dosas turned out tasty , crispy and delicious. Thank you.
Jayasri Ravi
Thank you so much Simintini for such a wonderful feedback. It means a lot !!
Priya Srinivasan
Looks yumm jayasri, i love millets in my day today cooking. such healthy grains. Perfect wayto start our day with these healthy idly/dosa! Love the clicks, couldn't take my eyes off the idly, such a beauty!
Jayasri Ravi
Thank you, Priya!
Sapana Behl
Never used that millet but it sure does sounds healthy. Healthy idli and dosa recipe.
Jayasri Ravi
Thank you Sapana.
Jayashree
I love using millets. These are such healthy ones, I do need to try this version. Thanks for sharing with us.
Jayasri Ravi
Thank you, Jayashree!, do try and tell me if you liked it.
Pavani
Wow, what nutritious and delicious recipe for idli and dosa. I have to try this recipe some time soon -- dosa look sooo crispy and those idlis are soooo fluffy. Yumm!!
Jayasri Ravi
Thank you Pavani, yes Dosa turns out quite crispy
Jagruti
I love to cook with healthy grain too, dosa and idli look so delicious! What is proso millet? Is it kodri?
Jayasri Ravi
Thank you Jagruti, Proso millet is Chena in Hindi, Hope this helps
Meera Girdhar
Dosa is looking so crisp and tempting . Nice variation of using split green dal making it more healthy and light .
Jayasri Ravi
Thank you, Meera. It's my favourite dal I use it in every possible way!
Padmajha PJ
The idlis look so good. I need to try this.I am sure my kids will love the crispy dosas.
Jayasri Ravi
Thank you Padmajha, Do try it out and tell me if you like it.
Mayuri Patel
Lovely healthy dosa. I like the way so many South Indian dishes have made use of millets instead of rice.
Jayasri Ravi
Thank you, Mayuri.
Nandita Gupta
That's a very healthy breakfast option! I am going to include more millets in our diet and this comes as a handy recipe
Jayasri Ravi
Thank you, Nandita.