AuthorSrinivas Acharya
DifficultyIntermediate

Methi leaves dosa, unique methi dosa, easy to prepare, a classic breakfast. Udupi style

Yields18 Servings
Prep Time7 hrsCook Time20 minsTotal Time7 hrs 20 mins
Soaking
For grinding
For batter
1

Soak 2 cups dosa rice along with 2 tbsp of urad dal, 2 tbsp of channa dal, and 1/2 tsp methi seeds overnight [you can rinse the rice and then keep it for soaking].

2

Drain the water from the soaked rice the next day, if required rinse the soaked rice again. Then add 5 tbsp Dhaniya seeds, 1 tbsp Jeera, 3 tbsp jaggery, tamarind, 1 tbsp turmeric powder, 14 red chillies (add more if you like spicy), and salt to taste.

3

Add 2 cups of grated coconut.

4

Grind the above mixture to a fine batter using water. Check the consistency of the batter, it shouldn't be too thin nor too thick. (like a normal dosa batter)

5

Chop the methi leaves as shown in the image, preferred to use only the leaves and not the stem.

6

Mix the methi leaves with the batter.

7

In a dosa tawa, grease it with oil and spread the dosa in a circular manner.

8

Enjoy healthy methi leaves dosa with butter.

Ingredients

Soaking
For grinding
For batter

Directions

1

Soak 2 cups dosa rice along with 2 tbsp of urad dal, 2 tbsp of channa dal, and 1/2 tsp methi seeds overnight [you can rinse the rice and then keep it for soaking].

2

Drain the water from the soaked rice the next day, if required rinse the soaked rice again. Then add 5 tbsp Dhaniya seeds, 1 tbsp Jeera, 3 tbsp jaggery, tamarind, 1 tbsp turmeric powder, 14 red chillies (add more if you like spicy), and salt to taste.

3

Add 2 cups of grated coconut.

4

Grind the above mixture to a fine batter using water. Check the consistency of the batter, it shouldn't be too thin nor too thick. (like a normal dosa batter)

5

Chop the methi leaves as shown in the image, preferred to use only the leaves and not the stem.

6

Mix the methi leaves with the batter.

7

In a dosa tawa, grease it with oil and spread the dosa in a circular manner.

8

Enjoy healthy methi leaves dosa with butter.

Notes

Methi Leaves Dosa [Uppu puli dosa]{udupi style} mente soppu dosa