Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

Carrots

diced

2 tsp

Tamarind Paste

0.25 cup

Poha

2 tbsp

Coriander Leaves

finely chopped

0.5 cup

Green Beans

diced

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

2 tbsp

Fresh coconut

grated

1 cup

Dosa rice

1 cup

Red matta rice

1 unit

Jaggery

as required

3 unit

Guntur Dried Chillies

3 cloves

Garlic

0.5 cup

Turnips

diced

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

0.33 cup

Roasted Gram Dal

0.25 cup

Arhar dal

2 tsp

Salt

to taste

2 cup

Rice flour

1 pinch

Turmeric powder

1 pinch

Sugar

0.5 cup

Pumpkin

with skin

0.5 tsp

Cumin seeds

0.25 cup

Chana dal

3 unit

Chana dal

0.5 tsp

Tamarind Paste

0.75 cup

White Urad Dal

split

8 unit

Curry leaves

3 unit

Byadagi Dried Chillies

1 unit

Dry Red Chilli

1 tbsp

Coriander Seeds

2 tbsp

Fresh coconut

grated

1 inch

Cinnamon Stick

1 tsp

Mustard seeds

0.25 tsp

Asafoetida

2 tsp

Methi Seeds

Step 1
~3 min

Wash and soak urad dal with fenugreek seeds in enough water for about 4 hours.

Step 2
~3 min

Wash and soak rice, toor dal, chana dal, and poha in enough water for 6 hours or overnight.

Step 3
~3 min

Grind the urad dal mixture with little water until silky smooth.

Step 4
~3 min

Add the urad dal mixture to a large mixing bowl.

Step 5
~3 min

Grind the rice and dal mixture slightly coarsely with little water and add it to the urad mixture.

Step 6
~3 min

Add rice flour and mix all the ingredients to form a batter (thick and flowy).

Step 7
~3 min

Let the batter ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours.

Step 8
~3 min

After fermentation, add salt and sugar; mix well.

Key Technique: Fermentation
Step 9
~3 min

Soak 3 teaspoons of chana dal in a small bowl and 1 teaspoon in another bowl separately for an hour.

Step 10
~3 min

Chop all the vegetables (carrots, beans, turnips, pumpkin) and set aside.

Step 11
~3 min

In a mixer jar, combine cumin seeds, coriander seeds, Byadgi chillies, Guntur chillies, cinnamon stick, turmeric powder, fresh coconut, and 3 teaspoons of soaked chana dal; grind to a slightly coarse paste with very little water.

Step 12
~3 min

In a wide vessel, cook carrots, beans, and turnips (except pumpkin) with a little water until just done (about 5-6 minutes).

Step 13
~3 min

Add pumpkin and cook until soft.

Step 14
~3 min

Add the ground spice paste, tamarind extract, and salt; cook for 5-7 minutes until the sagu thickens.

Step 15
~3 min

Add jaggery if the pumpkin isn't very sweet (optional).

Step 16
~3 min

In a separate pan, heat oil, crackle mustard seeds, add asafoetida, red chilli, curry leaves, and the 1 teaspoon of drained soaked chana dal.

Step 17
~3 min

Add finely chopped onions and cook until transparent.

Step 18
~3 min

Pour the tadka into the sagu and mix until combined; cook for a couple of minutes more and top with coriander.

Step 19
~3 min

Combine roasted chana dal, Byadgi red dry chillies, fresh coconut, tamarind paste, garlic, and salt; grind to a slightly coarse consistency with enough water to bring it together for the chutney.

Step 20
~3 min

Scoop out some batter into a bowl and add water to make the batter flowy.

Step 21
~3 min

Heat a dosa tawa, add some oil, and wipe it out with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 22
~3 min

Pour a ladle of batter in the center and spread it thinly in circles to make a dosa.

Step 23
~3 min

Add oil or ghee to cook.

Step 24
~3 min

Once the top is cooked, smear the red chutney, then top it with 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable sagu.

Step 25
~3 min

Let it cook until golden; fold and remove the dosa onto a plate and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the dosa tawa is properly heated before pouring the batter.

Adjust the spice level of the sagu to your preference by adding more or less chillies.

Ferment the batter in a warm place for best results.

You can add other vegetables like potatoes or eggplant to the sagu.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dosa batter and sagu can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with tomato onion sambar and coconut chutney.

Serve for breakfast, dinner, or as a snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato Onion Sambar
South Indian Coconut Chutney

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Karnataka

Cultural Significance

A popular breakfast and dinner dish in Karnataka, often served during festivals and special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Ugadi
Diwali

Occasion Tags

Weekend Breakfast
Weekday Dinner
Festive Meal

Popularity Score

75/100