DRUMSTICK LEAVES DOSA RECIPE

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.