Set Dosa with Saagu

Dosa is a versatile dish. Set Dosa with Saagu dish is like a couple made in heaven. They complement each other just perfectly. Set dosa is very spongy and soft in texture and is also known as Aval Dosa or Poha Dosa. The batter you get and the method to cook/roast is just like how we make the pancakes. While Saagu is a mixture of vegetables cooked in a thick textured curry where a blend of some interesting spices come together. It is one yummy curry!

Set dosa is similar to mushti pola (another Konkani style dosas) which is very soft and fluffy and has grated coconut ingredient in it. At home, my mom made it once in a while, as everyone loved Plain Dosas. My husband loves this combo so much that I am forced to make it and I prefer to have it for dinner instead of breakfast. It fits perfectly in the dinner menu. Filling and Yumilicious!!

So let us take a look at the Set Dosa Recipe and Saagu Recipe as well.

Set Dosa
Ingredients:

• 2 cups rice ( I use basmati because that is my staple rice)
• 1 cup parboiled rice of any kind
• 3/4 cup urad dal
• 3/4 cup thin poha (flattened rice)
• 1 tsp methi seeds
• salt as per taste
• 1/2 - 1tsp sugar (optional)
• oil for frying

Preparation:

 

• Soak all the ingredients (preferably separately) except salt and sugar (duhh :)) for 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain the water and transfer to the blender.
• Blend urad dal first by adding just enough water till it is immersed. Make a smooth paste and transfer it into a big bowl.
• Then in 2 parts add rice and soaked poha, grind and transfer to the urad dal paste. Mix everything nicely.
• Make the batter of pouring consistency not too thick nor running. Keep it in a warm place to ferment for good 8-12 hours.
• Just before you are ready to make set dosas, add salt and sugar to the batter. Mix properly.Pre-heat a tawa till it's really hot, pour 2 ladles of batter (do not spread the batter like we do for plain dosas) and leave it to cook gradually over medium heat. 
• Drizzle some oil along the edges and let it cook for 2 more minutes or till nicely roasted. You will notice bubbles formation on it(see pictures) just like pancakes.
• Flip the set dosa over (this is optional) and let it cook further for less than a minute or so till it is slightly roasted. 
• Serve hot with Coriander Chutney and Saagu or Sambar etc.

Saagu:

Ingredients:

• 2-3 cups cubed mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, potatoes, capsicum)
• 1 onion chopped roughly (or cubed)
• few curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tbsp oil
• chopped coriander leaves for garnish

For the wet masala:

• 2 tbsp grated coconut
• 2 inch piece of ginger
• 1-2 tbsp coriander leaves
• 3-4 green chillis

For the dry masala:

• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1″ cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 1/2 tbsps roasted channa dal

Preparation:

• In a blender make a smooth paste by adding the ingredients under wet masala. Keep aside.
• Then in a coffee grinder(maybe), make the powder using ingredients under dry masala. 
• Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the onions and curry leaves and saute till transparent, just for a couple of minutes.
• Add the mixed vegetables and combine well. Add salt and turmeric pwd and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Pour the wet ground masala paste, powdered dry spices masala and mix everything quickly. Add 1-1 1/2 cups of water, stir everything and pressure cook for 1 whistle, then simmer the gas and cook for 6-7 minutes. *
• Switch off the gas, and wait for the steam to be released.  Open the lid and your hot saagu is ready to be devoured. 
• Garnish it with cilantro leaves and serve with set dosa, poori, roti etc.

You may also like Idli Sambar, Rava Thalipeeth (Rava Bhakri), Tomato Omelette(Besan Chilla), Tomato Poori

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Notes:* You can cook it in a regular pan too. First, cook the vegetables till 3/4th done, then add all the masalas, water and cook till done.

Health Benefits:
Dosa is a great source of complete protein for vegetarians as it is made of rice batter and urad dal (black gram lentil) Dosa contains healthy carbs which provide our body with the energy needed to carry out different functions. It is a good option for people on a weight loss diet as well. Cutting out carbs from your diet can make you lethargic, low on energy and also lead to depression in some cases. Protein is another essential nutrient required by our body. It keeps us full for longer as it slowly releases energy and also helps make our hair, bones, and muscles stronger. Lentils used in the Dosa helps us with that. It is a low-calorie dish. Saagu is a dish with healthy vegetables providing all adequate nutreints, minerals, and vitamins.

Saagu recipe adapted from Sailus Kitchen.

Moong Dal Dosa

We all know that South Indian kitchens are always bursting with different kinds of fermented batters :) The steel containers filled with white flowy liquid, the sizzle on the griddle/tava when you dump a ladle full of batter is a nostalgic view or sound that we experience every now and then in our kitchens. I love my weekend mornings where we have a stomach full of yumilicious breakfasts!

Since most of us have become healthy eaters and conscious about our food choices, we are constantly looking to substitute our authentic traditional recipes with more healthy ingredients. So here is one of the dosa recipes that does not make use of Rice ingredient but uses only Lentils! The outcome is delicious crispy Dosas. Another advantage being, this recipe call for no fermentation, only soaking of lentils is required.

Yellow moong dal and black split dal(urad dal) are the only 2 ingredients needed. Soak it, grind it and make dosas. It is easy and satisfying! I am so glad that my husband likes it more than I do :) I usually compliment it with spicy chutneys! I like garlic red coconut chutney with it! You can serve it with regular cilantro coconut chutney, red peanut chutney or any vegetable curry too.

So without any further ado, let us take a quick look at this Moong dal Dosa recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow moong dal
• 1 cup urad dal (black split gram dal)
• handful chopped onion and cilantro (optional)
• salt to taste

Preparation:

• Soak the dals for 4-5 hours. Grind in a blender with just enough water to make it a smooth flowing paste.(not too thin) Add salt and mix everything. 
• Heat a dosa pan/non-stick pan/cast iron pan, add few drops of oil gingerly and spread it on the pan. 
• Drop 1 big spoon/ladle of dosa batter on the dosa pan, and using the back of the spoon/ladle go in circular motions to spread it evenly and uniformly over a high flame.
• This step is optional: You can sprinkle cilantro leaves and onions on the dosa.
• Add drops of oil around the edges of the dosa and some in the center in circular motion.
• Let it cook for a minute or so, you can see it browning slowly and the edges start lifting. Some like to cook(brown) the dosa on both sides, I prefer it on one side.
• Now fold it and put it on a serving plate. Serve hot with Chutneys/Sambar/Any vegetable curry.

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You may also like: 

Red Peanut Chutney

Idli and Vegetable Sambar

Plain Dosa

Besan Chillas

Oats Idli

Health Benefits:

Yellow Moong dal

Yellow Moong Dal: Split Moong Dal is a type of lentil, specially used in India with rice or roti. Split Moong dal is prepared from Mung beans only. The outer skin is being removed and split. It makes this lentil in yellow color. It is good source of protein and dietary fiber. It is low in fat and rich in potassium, calcium and B complex vitamins. It is easy to digest and not like other pulses which are heavy for digestion.

Urad Dal

Black Split Gram Dal: Urad dal has protein, fat, and carbohydrates which is required by the body. This dal is one of the richest sources of proteins and Vitamin B. Urad dal is also good for women as it has iron, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium which makes it a healthy pulse. It is also rich in fibre which makes it easy to digest. Some types of dals are good for the heart as well. Consuming urad dal helps to reduce cholesterol and improves cardiovascular health.

Lentil Dosa 'Flag'

Wishing you all a very Happy 4th of July! Our weekend morning starts with a very healthy Vegan lentil Dosa breakfast decorated with fresh strawberries and blueberries.  Instead of angel cakes loaded with cream cheese frosting, I decided to go desi style making a "Dosa Flag", celebrating the love for the country, unity, peace, freedom and harmony! All these emotions make me so proud!

Cheers to the U. S. of A.

Here is the look at the recipe:

Link to Plain lentil Dosa, all you have to do is instead of making a circular motion, make a square dosa. Then at the top left corner, line up blueberries and add dots of cheese. Then make parallel lines of sliced strawberries. Sprinkle any dry chutney lightly and when you serve you can add some jam or syrup.

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