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Instant ragi dosai - South Indian tiffin

If you are looking for an instant healthy south indian breakfast recipe, this finger millet dosai is perfect. No Maida, no rava, no Rice flour dosai is not only healthy but tasty and quick

What tastes best with Ragi dosai?

You can serve it with idli podi, chutney recipe, sambhar varieties, kadayal, thokku, etc.

Can I use store-bought ragi flour?

I have used store-bought finger millet flour. No need to roast them. You can use it as is

Do I need rice flour?

Even without rice flour dosai turns crispy and tasty. I generally don't add rice flour

Can I skip carrot?

Yes but it is a healthy addition. Instead, you can also add murungai keerai, cabbage, etc.

Should I discard chilli seeds

It is optional to make it kids -spice you can

Should I rest the dosai batter

Fermentation is not required for instant dosai, but always rest the batter at least for 10 minutes.

Can I skip the onion?

Yes, onion is optional. Sauteing is not required as it gets cooked

Tips for perfect instant finger millet dosai

Never skip ghee and coconut
Always use three times the amount of water to Ragi flour
Rest the instant dosa batter for 10 minutes
Make sure the pan is hot enough
Avoid flipping the dosai immediately
Drizzle sesame oil on the top

Ingredients

Ragi Dosa batter

1/2 cup ragi flour

1+1/2 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

Carrot

Onion

Cashews

1/2 tablespoon coconut

1 teaspoon ghee

Green chilli

Curry leaves

Coriander leaves

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

Dosai

Sesame oil

How to make instant Ragi dosai is a step-by-step guide with pictures

First add all the ingredients under “Ragi dosai batter”; mix well

Rest for at least 10 minutes

Heat the oil in a greased pan on medium flame

Sprinkle a little water and check if the water droplets sizzle

Mix the batter well

Spread and add the batter

Drizzle oil on top

Dip the dosai ladle in water; make sure water is not dripping
Gently flip
Cook the dosai both sides well

Serve hot