Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Spinach

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Coriander

finely chopped

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

2 unit

Green Chili

finely chopped

1 cup

Wheat Flour

0.5 cup

Oats

0.5 cup

Semolina

1 tbsp

Black Pepper

ground

1 ml

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Ghee

1 cup

Water

Step 1
~6 min

Combine spinach and coriander in a mixer grinder and make a paste. Set aside.

Step 2
~6 min

In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour and water and make a thick batter.

Step 3
~6 min

Add the spinach coriander paste, oats, green chilies, and black pepper to the batter and mix well.

Step 4
~6 min

Make a dosa-like consistency batter.

Step 5
~6 min

Heat a griddle or tawa and apply a little ghee.

Step 6
~6 min

Wipe the ghee with a kitchen towel.

Step 7
~6 min

Pour a ladleful of batter in the center of the tawa and spread it in a circular motion like a dosa.

Step 8
~6 min

Drizzle olive oil around the edges and cook until lightly golden brown.

Step 9
~6 min

Cook on both sides until done.

Step 10
~6 min

Serve hot with tomato-onion sambar and coconut chutney for breakfast.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of green chilies to your spice preference.

For a crispier dosa, add a tablespoon of rice flour to the batter.

Use a well-seasoned tawa for best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with tomato-onion sambar.

Serve with coconut chutney.

Serve with idli podi (gunpowder).

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Sambar
Chutney
Idli Podi

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

South India

Cultural Significance

A staple breakfast dish in South India.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Often made for breakfast on weekends and holidays.

Occasion Tags

breakfast
brunch
weekend breakfast
healthy eating

Popularity Score

70/100

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