Finger Millet Breakfast- Amp up Your Regular Dosa By Adding Ragi Soya Masala Dosa To Your Breakfast Menu

What comes to your mind when talking about South Indian cuisine? Dosa right? The cuisine offers a wide selection of dishes to make your meals an absolute delight. Whether you’re planning to savour a healthy breakfast or a light and fulfilling meal, you can find anything and everything to suit your palate. One such dish for a refreshing start to the day is ragi soya masala dosa.Hailing straight from the heart of Karnataka, although there are varying stories about the origin of dosa but it is important to know that this delicacy originated from the Udupi region of Karnataka. Ragi soya masala dosa is said to be one of the delicious and flavourful versions of your regular dosa recipe. Packed with ragi flour, soya flour, gram flour and more, the dosa makes for a perfect breakfast option.Well, we all are aware of the importance and benefits of millet. Millet- a healthy and nutritious option has gained immense popularity over the years after celebrities and weight watchers started incorporating this ‘poor man’s food’ into their diet. This ingredient is renowned for serving great health benefits to the body.Also Read: Ragi millet also referred to as finger millet is packed with immense health benefits, from improving digestion to managing weight and blood sugar levels, finger millet makes for a holistic breakfast meal. Considered one of the important and popular millet, ragi or finger millet features a strong nutrition profile and also helps fulfil the lacking needs of the body. Here is a quick recipe for ragi millet soya masala dosa for a quick and easy breakfast indulgence.

Ragi Soya Masala Dosa Recipe

Prepared with a blend of simple ingredients, follow these easy steps and enjoy your breakfast. Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ragi millet flour
• 1/2 cup soya flour
• 1 cup whisked curd
• 2 tbsp gram flour
• 2 tbsp rice flour
• 2 green chillies
• 1/2 inch ginger
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup water
• Oil as required
• 1 packet eno powder

Also Read: For the tempering

• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida

MethodStep 1: Start by grinding the soya chunks into a fine mixture for the dosa batter. In a large mixing bowl, start by combining all the flours including soya flour, gram flour, ragi flour and rice flour.Step 2: Add salt and mix everything well. Stir curd, green chillies and grated ginger along with a cup of water to prepare a smooth paste.Step 3: Next, prepare the tempering by heating oil in a pan and adding mustard seeds, cumin seeds and green chillies. Pour the tempering mixture over the dosa batter.Step 4: Sprinkle a packet of eno and mix lightly with your hands. Allow the batter to rise for about 2 minutes and heat the ghee in a dosa pan. Pour a ladleful of ragi soya batter and cook evenly from both sides.Step 5: Top the dosa with podi masala, crispy potato mixture, coriander and finely chopped onion for a flavourful taste. Serve hot and enjoy.