Drumstick leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant, being a significant source of vitamin B6,
vitamin C,
provitamin A ,magnesium and
protein. Some
of the calcium in drumstick leaves is bound as crystals of calcium oxalate which may inhibit calcium availability to the body.
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Today I wish to share a recipe of one of my favorite breakfasts, which is
Drumstick leaves dosa or Muringa ila
dosa. As in other dosa varieties, this one can be made in a variety of ways. Batter
for the dosa is same for all varieties, but the add-ons may differ. Here I have added drumstick leaves and
onion.
INGREDIENTS
1. Drumstick leaves : 1 bunch
2. Finely chopped Onion : 1 big
3. Turmeric powder : a pinch
4. Salt to taste
TO
GRIND
1. Dosa/ Idly rice : 1 cup
2. Grated coconut : ½ cup
3. Tamarind : small piece
4. Red chillies : 12
5. Asafoetida /Hing: ½ tsp
METHOD
1. Processing of drumstick leaves is time consuming, stems if present will taste odd. Clean drumstick leaves , remove leaves from the stem and keep aside.
2. Soak rice in water for about 5 hours.
3. Grind coconut, red chillies and tamarind and to a fine paste.
4. Add soaked rice , asafetida and salt to the mixer and grind well. The batter should neither be too smooth nor be too coarse.
5. Transfer the batter to a flat bottomed mixing bowl.
6. Add drumstick leaves, onion and turmeric powder. Mix well and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
7. Heat griddle (tava) and grease with few drops of oil [ I prefer using non_stick pan by which usage of oil can be avoided ,also dosa doesn’t form sticky mess]
8. When pan is hot, turn flame to medim .Pour a ladle full of batter and spread round to form slightly thick dosa.
9. Greese the uncooked side with few drops of oil, flip the dosa and allow to cook for a minute.
10. When slight brown spots appears on both the sides, dosa is ready.
11. Serve hot with drops of oil on top.
SUGGESTION
1. Keeping the pan closed with a lid while making dosa allows to cook it faster.
2. You can also make batter using raw rice , which needs soaking of 1 hour only. But when you use raw rice don’t forget to add a cup of boiled rice while grinding.
3. If drumstick leaves are not available , you can try Cabbage-onion combination.
