Dosa is a quintessential breakfast recipe in South India which is eaten most of the days in a week. Quinoa Red rice dosa is a healthier option when compared to the normal dosa. If you are on a weight loss journey, then this can be one option for you. Quinoa Red rice dosa is super easy to make, crispy, healthy. These are gluten-free, vegan and, make a perfect breakfast recipe.
Quinoa
Quinoa is a super grain or superfood that has become popular in many places now. This is not a cereal grain but a seed. Quinoa is rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This is a good source of plant protein. This is also gluten-free and recommended for people on a gluten-free diet. Quinoa is good for people with diabetes, thyroid problems, and those on a weight loss journey. We can substitute Quinoa in the place of rice. It can also be incorporated into our diet in many ways as porridge, salad, pulao or pilaf, etc., Quinoa has saponin in it so that we have to wash it well. Otherwise, the end product will taste bitter.
Red Rice
The red rice I used here is Kerala red rice. The other names for this rice are Kerala Parboiled rice, Matta rice, Rosematta rice. It is from the Palakkad region of Kerala. These are unpolished rice and healthier than normal polished rice. We can use this rice like normal rice to make plain rice, idli, dosa, aapam. Instead of Kerala red rice, we can use brown rice or Idli rice. I adapted this recipe from my regular Idli Dosa batter recipe.
Urad dal & Fenugreek
Urad dal gives the creamy texture and the right proportion is required to make the perfect dosa. Fenugreek is an optional ingredient. We use this from a health point of view. It helps in reducing body heat and aids in digestion.
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Quinoa Red Rice Dosa
Equipment
- Mixie
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red rice
- 1 cup Quinoa
- ½ cup Urad dal
- ½ tsp Fenugreek
- As req Salt
- To soak & Grind Water
Instructions
- Take a vessel and add quinoa, red rice, urad dal, fenugreek into it.
- Add enough water and rinse it well. Wash it well for atleast 3 to 4 times. Discard the water.
- Add fresh water and soak it for 6 hours.
- Then, discard the water used for soaking. Add the ingredients into the mixie jar, little fresh water and grind it to a smooth batter.
- Also add salt while grinding the batter. And then, add water little by little. Donot add it in one stretch.
- After grinding, transfer it to a container and allow it to ferment for 6 to 8 hours.
- When you open it after 8 hours, it would have fermented so well. And your batter is ready to make dosa.
- Mix it well.
- Heat the skillet or dosa tava. Sprinkle water and if you could hear hissing sound then the tava is ready and hot enough.
- Take a ladle of batter and spread in a circular motion to make dosa.
- Drizzle oil on the dosa and cook on both the sides. When one side is cooked, flip and cook on the other side.
- Serve hot with Sambar, Chutney.
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INSTRUCTIONS
- Take a vessel and add quinoa, red rice, urad dal, fenugreek into it.
- Add enough water and rinse it well. Wash it well for at least 3 to 4 times. Discard the water.
- Add fresh water and soak it for 6 hours.
- Then, discard the water used for soaking. Add the ingredients into the mixie jar, little water and, grind it to a smooth batter.
- Also, add salt while grinding the batter. And then, add water little by little. Do not add it in one stretch.
- After grinding, transfer it to a container and allow it to ferment for 6 to 8 hours.
- When you open it after 8 hours, it would have fermented so well. And your batter is ready to make dosa. Mix it well.
- Heat the skillet or dosa Tava. Sprinkle water and if you could hear the hissing sound then the Tava is ready and hot enough.
- Take a ladle of batter and spread in a circular motion to make dosa.
- Drizzle oil on the dosa and cook on both sides. When one side is cooked, flip and, cook on the other side.
- Serve hot with Sambar, Chutney.
This recipe is a part of A to Z challenge, wherein a group of bloggers come together and we choose key ingredients alphabetically to cook and post a dish every month. This month alphabet is ‘Q’, so my contribution for this month is Quinoa Red rice Dosa.
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I love making dosa with traditional rice varieties. They add so much fibre and nutrition. Wholesome breakfast with sambar and chutney.
Very nice and crispy dosas. The batter has fermented so well.I must try out matta rice sometime. Heard that is also very healthy. Like rice quinoa also is a versatile grain and we can try out many recipes with the super grain.
Thank you so much… Yes it’s very healthy.
Love the colour formed on this dosa. infact it is a great way to reduce on the rice and bring forth the seed power of quinoa.
Thank you Seema
Red rice and quinoa dosa looks so crispy and perfect way to substitute normal rice and make the dosa healthy. Perfect recipe for kids
Thank you
The red rice Quinoa dosa look crisp and perfectly done. I need to check out if I can source red rice online. Sounds absolutely healthy breakfast option.
Thank you poonam.. Yes, it is very healthy and in Kerala red rice used in the place of regular rice.
Quinoa Red Rice Dosa look so crispy and tempting. A healthy breakfast as red rice and quinoa both have so much nutritional value and are rich in fibre.
Thank you.
Dosas are my favorite and this is another healthy option in our breakfast menu..The best part about it is its healthier & you can enjoy them as either ur full meal or breakfast options .
Absolutely Paarul and thank you.
Dosa looks so crispy and delicious. Loved the use of unpolished red rice and quinoa. Not only filling and delicious but also packed with protein and fiber. A perfect healthy and nutritious breakfast.
Thank you ji
Dosa are mine and my family favorite breakfast with or without sambar. This quinoa red dosa look so crispy and delicious. This is absolutely healthy as well as nutritious breakfast as it is having both red rice and quinoa. Absolutely tempting share!
Thank you jolly.
using Kerala Red rice is so tempting as well as heathy here… love adai for breakfast… and would love to make this version someday 🙂
Thank you
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