Quinoa Oat Dosa

Instant quinoa oats dosa is my go to recipe when I am craving my favorite South Indian food and do not have hours or days to plan ahead. This low carb recipe uses quinoa instead of rice and does not require fermenting of the batter.

Gluten free vegetarian dosas are not only healthy but also make a hearty meal. The traditional recipe uses rice and urad dal and requires 6 to 10 hours of fermenting the batter. The problem is, in winter this process can take even longer to ferment the batter.

This tried and tested recipe uses quinoa instead of rice making it a great a low carb option. Plus there is no need to ferment the batter, making it a great meal for busy lifestyles.

Over the years I have experimented this recipe a few ways adding and removing different lentils. Here is the 4 ingredient Instant Quinoa Dosa recipe that I make the most:

• Organic white Quinoa – A great low carb sub for rice that is high in protein and fiber
• Rolled Oats – Adds smooth texture and fiber
• Urad Dal – Adds the traditional earthy dosa taste with creamy texture and proteins
• Chana Dal – Helps make the dosa crispy

Variations

• To make vegan quinoa dosa simply use neutral oil instead of ghee
• Substitute Instant Oats in place of rolled oats
• Add an inch of ginger and a green chili while grinding the batter for a tasty dosa
• You can also use this batter to make thick pancake like uttapam. Simple stir in finely chopped onions, green chili, cilantro etc to the batter and make the savory protein packed pancakes

Tips

• Make sure to massage and rinse quinoa at least 2 to 3 times
• Use Organic white/ivory quinoa
• Dosas are best cooked and served immediately. Although, when prepping ahead you can store the batter refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days
• Well seasoned cast iron pan is best for making dosa but you can also use a non stick pan
• To make perfectly thin dosas everytime, its important to have the griddle or pan you are using at the right temperature. It should be on low heat when you are pouring and spreading the batter
• Between each dosa use couple of wet paper towels to wipe the pan, allowing it to cool down. This gives you enough time to thinly spread the batter for your next dosa. If the pan is too hot, the batter may stick to the back of the spoon as you spread it, making it difficult to spread it thin and even.
• Once you are done spreading the batter, increase the heat to medium and cook the dosa to until the bottom starts to turn golden
• Note that the quinoa dosa is best cooked on medium to low heat so it cooks crispy and golden brown

Here is the recipe with step by step photos to show how to make dosa.

Step 1 – Soak lentils

Rinse the quinoa, oats & lentils. Drain out the water and then soak with 3 cups of water for 4 hours. Drain out all the water.

Step 2 – Make the batter

Step 2: Add to a blender and blend with water. The dosa batter consistency will be like pancake batter. Add salt and mix well. Note: You can allow the batter to rest for 20 mins to an hour or start making the dosa’s right away

Step 3: Cook Dosa

Pre heat a nonstick griddle on low heat. Pour about ⅓ cup of batter and spread it into a thin dosa using the back of the laddle or a measuring cup. Cook on medium heat and once the bottom starts to turn golden brown evenly spread some ghee or oil.

Using a flat spatula start removing the dosa from the outer edges, then gently fold the dosa and serve immediately

Important Step:

Before making the next dosa, lower the heat and wipe the pan using wet paper towels. You can also cut an onion into half and use the flat portion of the onion to rub on the pan. This helps cool down the pan a bit and will allow you to spread the batter thinly and evenly. 

Repeat making dosa’s with rest of the batter. Any remaining batter can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Here is another way to fold the dosa in a cone shape that kids are sure to enjoy:

Starting from the outer edge, cut the cooked dosa until the mid center. Then pickup one side of the dosa and start folding it inwards using the cut center as the top point, shaping it like a cone.

Serving

Dosa is best served with a lentil soup called sambar (easy recipe in The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook), spicy potatoes along with some chutney. I love serving dosa with a white coconut chutney which is simple to make and I have included the recipe in the recipe card below.

Don’t forget to pair Dosa with either creamy mango lassi or refreshing ginger lemonade!

Love South Indian Food? Here are some more recipes to try:

• Ven Pongal
• Bisi Bele Bhath
• Curd Rice
• Veg Kurma
• Moringa Lentils

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Quinoa Oats Dosa

Instant crispy delicious quinoa dosa without fermenting the batter. This recipe will make 10 to 12 dosas.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Soaking Time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 45 mins

Course: Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: dosa, low carb

Servings: 6

Calories: 206kcal

Author: Archana Mundhe

Equipment

• Blender
• Pan
• Laddle

Ingredients

• 1 cup white organic quinoa
• 1/2 cup rolled oats quick oats will work too
• ½ cup urad dal
• ¼ cup chana dal
• 1.5 cups water for making the batter
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup oil or ghee to apply to the cooked dosa

Coconut Chutney (optional)

• 3/4 cup coconut fresh frozen or unsweetened dry desiccated
• 2 tablespoons split roasted gram lentils(split daliya) or roasted peanuts
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 green chili
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar optional
• 1/3 cup water add more as needed
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

• Rinse the quinoa, oats & lentils. Drain out the water and then soak with 3 cups of water for 4 hours.
• Drain out all the water. Add to a blender and blend with water. The dosa batter consistency will be like pancake batter. Add salt and mix well
• Allow to rest for 20 minutes or an hour or start making the dosa’s right away
• Pre heat a nonstick griddle on low heat and pour about ⅓ cup of batter and spread it into a thin dosa using the back of the laddle or a measuring cup. Starting from the middle spread the batter in a circular motion going outwards.
• Once the bottom of the dosa starts to turn golden brown, evenly spread little bit of oil or ghee on the dosa. Allow the dosa to crisp up further for another couple of minutes or if you like softer dosa lower the heat and take the dosa out.
• Using a flat spatula start remove the dosa from the outer edges, then gently fold the dosa and serve immediately.
• Before making the next dosa, lower the heat and wipe the pan using wet paper towels. You can also cut an onion into half and use theflat portion of the onion to rub on the pan. This helps cool down the pan a bit and will allow you to spread the batter thinly and evenly.
• Repeat making dosa's with rest of the batter. Any remaining batter can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Coconut Chutney (optional)

• Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until you get smooth chutney.

  Note: add more water if needed. You may need more water if using dry coconut.

Video

Notes

• Make sure to massage and rinse quinoa at least 2 to 3 times
• Dosas are best cooked and served immediately but you can store the batter refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days
• To make perfectly thin dosas everytime, its important to have the griddle or pan you are using at the right temperature. Th pan should be on low heat when you are pouring and spreading the batter
• Between each dosa use couple of wet paper towels to wipe the pan and to bring down the temperature so the dosa batter can be spread properly for your next dosa. If the Pan is too hot, the batter will not spread evenly and will start sticking to the back of the spoon.
• Once the batter is spread you can increase the heat to medium and finish cooking
• Note that the quinoa dosas are best cooked on medium to low heat so they cook crispy golden brown
• You can also fold the dosa in a cone shape that the kids will love to see and eat! Starting from the outer edge, cut the cooked dosa until the mid center. Then pickup one side of the dosa and start folding it inwards using the cut center as the top point, shaping it like a cone.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg

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