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Saturday, May 1, 2010

Moong Dal Dosa


When I was searching for a variety of recipes on moong dal I ran across ManjulaAdd Image video on how to make moong dal dosa. I still had about a cup of split mung beans leftover just enough to try making this.
I did it pretty much to the recipe, with just a few changes...or additions. This is what the mung beans look like before they are soaked.

They don't change too much just plump up a little. I did add some garlic cloves to the beans as they soaked, and I soaked them overnight just because of the timing. You can soak them for the four hours.
I did mine in the food processor just because it was already out when we made Maranda's peanut butter. In the food processor you add the beans, about a quarter slice of ginger, chili pepper (depends on how spicy you what it to what kind you use or not) 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp salt and some water, about 1/2 cup but add it as you go until you get the right consistency. I added a little dill and the garlic that was soaking with it.

To a sauce pan I added a tablespoon of oil about 2 medium boiled potatoes diced, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup green peas. In a tiny skillet in a little hot oil add a pinch of hing, 1/2 Tbsp black mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp cumin seeds until it sizzles and pops. Then add to the potatoes and sir in 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice (I just squeezed some over it) and some chopped cilantro.

I took about half a cup of the bean puree and ladled (or poured) it on large non stick skillet. It worked well with the back of a large plastic spoon to spread it circular and outward motion, smoothing as you go. When it starts to brown a little around the edges and firm up you drizzle a little oil around the edges and over the top. You don't need much oil. Then with the back of a pancake flipper, just spread the oil over the top, like Manjula did.
Then when it's ready...flip it...easy breezy! After a little while, flip it again so the pretty side shows after you fill it, and finish.

Place the potato mixture in the center like you would fill a crepe.

Flip one side over it, then the other side, and there you have it.
Ta-da! You can serve it with some sambal, or your favorite chutney. Traditionally it is eaten with coconut chutney, but I didn't learn how to make that yet. It's next on my list. (I know I did this backwards). Of course Maranda ate hers with sour cream!
I will definitely make this again, everyone liked it. I was able to bring out my Indian Spice Box, which I just love, it comes in so handy.
We had it for lunch, but it would be a great dish for breakfast too. You can seal the mixture in a airtight container use it at a later time, like breakfast!

25 comments:

  1. I am so impressed that you made dosa! It's too intimidating for me! But it's my husband's favorite Indian treat, hands down!

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  2. Yummy.......the dosas look SO good but then again I love anything Indian. Guess what I'm trying my hand at making today? Stroopwaffels....yes! I'll let you know how they go this evening :-)! Enjoy the weekend

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  3. Hi Lynd, you're making it looks so easy! hehe... I normally have this at my friend's Indian store. It taste wonderful with curry sardine too!
    Have a great weekend!
    Blessing,
    Kristy @ the 9 fingers...hehe...

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  4. TKW,
    I was actually quite pleased with how it turned out. You should try it. Just call me and I'll walk you through it...hehe! (but I don't think you'll need that)

    KB,
    Thanks, it was good. Yay! I was hoping I could learn how to make stroopwafels from you! Can't wait!

    Kristy,
    Mmm...I'll have to try it with curry sardines! Thanks! Take care!

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  5. Dosa? We refer to this as thosai...should be the same thing, just different spelling:D My favourite indian food. I eat this whenever I have a craving for indian food. Yours look very crispy and delicious!I usually had mine with dhal.

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  6. Thank you Jeannie, a lot of the dosa/thosai also have rice in them as well.

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  7. Dosa!! wow..and you do make it sound not super difficult. Its saturday morn and now I am craving for this. :( sigh

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  8. Mmmm, this looks delicious! I love all the great ethnic foods you prepare.

    Hey, when you get a chance email me at Lifes2odd@aol.com. I have a fun foodie blogging opportunity I'd like to invite you to join in on :-)

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  9. this is such an easy and wonderful recipe! i have some moong daal sitting in my cabinets too, and I am thinking this looks like the best way to use it up. i like the less hours of soaking part too,

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  10. This is something I would never think to make but it looks so good and not difficult at all! Thanks!

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  11. Perfect dosa. Looks excellent and mouthwatering. I so love dosa in any form made with any batter! Try the one with rice batter too. You will fall in love all over again. Happy weekend dear!

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  12. Wow, these sound delicious! I have some split peas in my pantry. I will surely have to try your recipe!

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  13. Lovely dish. Very intersting never tried anything like it. Thank you for sharing this with us. Cheers!

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  15. une recette qui me plait beaucoup et qui à l'aire très goûteuse, j'adore
    bonne journée

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  16. I've never made dosa and love your step by step instructions, Lyndsey! The potato/pea filling for your "crepes" has great flavor.
    Very interesting! Thanks for introducing me to something new!

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  17. Your spice box looks handy, I always thought it requires like more than 10 Indian spices. Thanks for changing my opinion, I will probably buy one myself then.

    The dish is new to me, I will try it out!

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  18. Very Cool Lyndsey,
    My next Open House Saturday dinner was supposed to be Indian but I had to put it on hold for a While... But, it doesn't mean I can't make this dish for myself! Thanks, looks great.

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  19. This looks good. Impressive.

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  20. Thank you everyone, It was fun to do and easy enough to try, and it was so good my daughter even liked it!!have fun!

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  21. I enjoy dosa and love your take on them :)

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  22. Greetings from Japan! There're many Indian restaurants in Tokyo, but only some can serve dosa. Amazing to see the cooking process, thanks to share :)

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  23. Wow, I cant believe you made your own dosa! I thought that was only done in restuarants! Awesome job.
    *kisses* HH

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  24. Ooh, looks like something different to try. I don't think I've ever had something quite like this before! I'm excited to try it!

    http://yummyanonymous.blogspot.com/

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  25. Dahl Tosai is one of my favourite tosai though I've never tried making it at home before..

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