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Quinoa Dosa Recipe

Updated: June 25, 2021 / Posted: November 12, 2013 / By Sujatha Muralidhar This post may contain affiliate links· As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases·

Recipe

Quinoa dosa is the Indian crepe made with quinoa and black gram — one of the delicious way of infusing quinoa into regular South Indian breakfast. The batter is fermented and thereby make it comfortable for all ages.

Another trendy variation of dosa is quinoa dosa, which is crispy and light that everyone will fall in love with. It tastes similar to regular dosa, with the mild flavor of quinoa. A great way to start the day with the guilt-free breakfast.

Quinoa Dosa Recipe, super food because of its high protein content customized to South Indian breakfast style

The people are started moving towards a healthy way of living. It is blissful that the market nowadays is filled with a healthy alternative. The quinoa is one such ingredient hit the Indian market with the bang. And to my surprise, there are few limited resources for using this. 

Quinoa Dosa Recipe is created in an effort to customize the new ingredient to our regular Indian menu.

Following paragraph is for those who do not know much about quinoa. Other may skip this and proceed with the next section.

What is Quinoa?

Super Grain 'Quinoa' pronounced as Keen-wah, a staple food for the people of Columbia. It is considered to be a super food because of its high protein content, added this they are high in iron, magnesium. This seeds became increasingly popular among vegans for its rich source of protein.

And quinoa new grain to the Indian cuisine, and hence it has no direct local name — however, people calling this as ‘seemaithinai’ in Tamil.

What is Quinoa Dosa?

'Quinoa' is the Columbian grain and 'Dosa' is the South Indian breakfast item. Though these are similar to the savory crepes in taste, they are entirely different in the preparation style.

Quinoa is versatile and can beautifully absorb any flavors when cooked. To convert my regular breakfast into much more healthier, I have tested substituting with rice. Dosas turned out super crispy. So guilt free, super healthy breakfast is possible with quinoa.

Side dishes for Quinoa Dosa

The dosa is super crispy and a visual treat to the eyes. This tastes exceptionally well when served with mullangi sambar, chutney and Idli Podi.

The chutney-like, radish chutney, green mango chutney, mint chutney for dosa, coconut chutney, poondu chutney, celery chutney, Instant tomato chutney, cabbage chutney, and tomato thokku tastes incredible with this delicious quinoa dosa.

For breakfast, I like to have this healthy dosa with simple like coconut chutney. Which makes it perfect to start the day.

When I serve for dinner, I try to compliment with the chutney and sambar. Or with some spicy chutney like mint chutney or green mango chutney.

The ingredients for Quinoa Dosa

Quinoa

Quinoa is the main ingredient in this recipe. Quinoa dosa batter ratio has no strict rules and depends on your affordability. Quinoa is little pricy than regular grains. But spending for these grains worth its value. Quinoa naturally tastes slightly bitter, you can overcome this by rinsing multiple times till water is seen clear.

Rice

Adding rice is to make Quinoa dosa is to make even stiff and crispy. But this is optional, quinoa dosa without adding rice can also be made.

In case if you are thinking about skipping the rice, substitute it with quinoa itself. Like use two cup of quinoa for a half cup of urad dal.

Fenugreek

Another essential ingredient here is fenugreek seeds. This item is responsible for adding the robust flavor and the color.  These not only brings color and taste but also works as an excellent body coolant.

Storing Ideas

These healthy quinoa dosas are best to eat when they are made fresh. It is not a wise idea to save after the dosas are made. So I strongly advise to made just before eating.

But the batter can be made well in advance and can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week.

Quinoa Dosa Recipe, super food because of its high protein content customized to South Indian breakfast style

Quinoa Dosa Recipe, super food because of its high protein content customized to South Indian breakfast style

Quinoa Dosa Recipe (Fermented Crepe)

Quinoa Dosa Recipe, is a customization of new ingredient to our regular Indian recipe. t is considered to be super food because of its high protein content, added this they are high in iron, magnesium. This seeds became increasingly popular among vegans for its rich source of protein.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 351kcal

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup quinoa
  • ½ cup rice
  • ½ cup urad dal /skinless black gram
  • 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
  • ½ teaspoon salt or as required
  • 4 tablespoon vegetable oil as required

Instructions

  • Rinse and soak quinoa, rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds together for 4-6 hours.
  • Add it to the blender/grinder. And grind to a flowing consistency like dosa batter.
  • In a large bowl, pour the bater and salt. Blend them well wooden ladle or hand. I prefer to mix them with hand as fermentation process would be done quicker.
  • Rest them overnight or for 6 hours. The batter might have raised to 20% more when the fermented properly.
  • Heat griddle or dosa pan over medium heat. And spread evenly ⅓ cup of batter on to the pan in a circular motion.
  • Drizzle a teaspoon of vegetable oil to the dosa. Cook until it becomes golden brown on the edges.
  • Then flip to the other side and cook for about 2 min in low heat.
  • Now the super crisp Quinoa dosa is ready. Serve with tomato chutney and coconut chutney.

Notes

If the dosas are soggy, add little rice flour, to make the dosas crispier.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 6g | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3.9mg
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Keyword healthy dosa, quinoa dosa
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Quinoa Dosa Recipe, super food because of its high protein content customized to South Indian breakfast styleServing Suggestions:
1. Serve them as breakfast And can also be served for dinner.
2. Serve with Chutney, Sambar, Idly Powder.

Tips and Variations:
If the dosas are soggy, add little rice flour, to make the dosas crispier.

Do not forget to check out other interesting recipes like Paal Kozhukkattai Recipe.

Source: Wikipedia
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Comments

  1. Shonalika

    May 25, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    Don't have a griddle and my flipping technique for large things is useless, but I wish it wasn't - this is a very clever recipe, and it looks delicious!

    Reply
  2. Raji

    May 21, 2016 at 12:53 am

    I made it, and it turned out fabulous:) Very yummy, and crispy too. Thank you so much! I can finally eat quinoa!!

    Reply
    • Sujatha Muralidhar

      May 21, 2016 at 3:18 am

      Very glad to hear that you are happy with this recipe and yeah, We are just customizing new ingredients to our taste.

      Reply
  3. Themadscientistskitchen

    June 02, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Thanks a lot. I want to use up my packet. This is yummy. Will try out.

    Reply
  4. Kirti Surana

    August 27, 2018 at 7:42 am

    Nice healthy recipe will try soon

    Reply
    • Sujatha Muralidhar

      August 27, 2018 at 8:23 am

      Thanks Kirti Surana. Glad you like this quinoa recipe.

      Reply
  5. Charul

    December 27, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    I want non fermented batter as my daughter can't eat fermented foods how can I make dosa without fermentation

    Reply
    • Sujatha Muralidhar

      January 05, 2019 at 11:22 pm

      This recipe is good for making the fermented batter. But you may make instant quinoa dosa as well. I will soon come up with the recipe. Thanks for the interest 🙂

      Reply
    • Bhavna

      December 13, 2022 at 4:51 am

      Add Eno:)

      Reply
  6. Sanjita Gupta

    March 28, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    The recipe is amazing..my hubby who will not touch qunioa ,loved it totally

    Reply
    • Sujatha Muralidhar

      March 28, 2020 at 4:21 pm

      Thanks and So glad you both liked it.

      Reply

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