Mixed Dal Dosa (Lentil Crepes)
Thin, savory Indian crepes made from a blend of soaked lentils, gently spiced with ginger and cumin. A protein-rich breakfast with no rice needed.
Ingredients
Contains optional added salt for older eaters. Skip it for babies under 12 months.
- 60 ml urad dal, soaked4.06 tbsp urad dal, soaked
- 60 ml green gram, soaked4.06 tbsp green gram, soaked
- 60 ml chana dal, soaked4.06 tbsp chana dal, soaked
- 60 ml toor dal, soaked4.06 tbsp toor dal, soaked
- 3 g ginger, peeled and grated0.11 oz ginger, peeled and grated
- 2.5 ml cumin seed0.51 tsp cumin seed
- 120 ml water, plus more as needed8.12 tbsp water, plus more as needed
- 22.5 ml oil, for greasing1.52 tbsp oil, for greasing
- salt (to taste), for over-1s and adults
Steps
Soak and Blend the Batter
- Rinse all the lentils together in a bowl three times, then cover with fresh water and soak for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the soaked lentils completely and add them to a blender along with the ginger and cumin seeds.
- Pour in the water and blend to a smooth batter, adding a little more water if you prefer thinner, softer dosas.
Cook the Dosa
- Lightly grease a flat griddle or dosa pan and heat it well over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles.
- Pour a ladle of batter into the center and quickly spread it outward into a thin, even circle.
- Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook until the underside is golden and the edges lift away from the pan.
- Flip the dosa and cook the other side until light brown spots appear and it feels crisp.
- Move the dosa to a plate and repeat with the rest of the batter. Serve warm with a mild chutney.
- For older kids and adults, blend a green chili into the batter and add a pinch of salt to taste at the end.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 90
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 2g
- Carbs
- 12g
Tips by age
Make slightly thicker, softer dosas and cut into short, thin strips the child can pick up. Skip any added salt and serve plain or with a mild yogurt dip.
Choking safety: Avoid crisp or hard edges, which can be tricky to chew. Keep pieces soft and small.
Serve soft dosa torn or cut into finger-length strips. A mild chutney on the side is fine. No added salt at this age.
Choking safety: Tear off any very crisp edges and offer soft strips.
Roll or fold the dosa and cut into bite-size pieces. Offer with a mild chutney for dipping. Add only a tiny pinch of salt if any.
Serve as written, cut into easy-to-hold strips or wedges with a side of chutney for dipping.
Serve whole or folded as written, with chutney or pickle. Older kids who like heat can have a little green chili blended into their batch.
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