Mexican Inspired Dosa Recipe

 Mexican-Inspired Dosa Recipe

Ingredients: For the Dosa Batter:

• 2 cups rice (preferably a combination of regular rice and parboiled rice)

• 1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram)

• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (optional)

• Salt, to taste

• Water, as needed

For the Mexican-Inspired Filling:

• 1 cup black beans, cooked and drained

• 1 cup corn kernels

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 small bell pepper, diced

• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped (optional for heat)

• 1 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1 teaspoon chilli powder (adjust to taste)

• Salt, to taste

• 1 tablespoon oil

For the Avocado-Coriander Chutney:

• 1 ripe avocado

• 1 cup fresh coriander leaves

• 1 small garlic clove

• 1 green chilli (adjust to taste)

• Juice of 1 lime

• Salt, to taste

• Water, as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dosa Batter:

• Rinse the rice and urad dal separately, then soak them along with fenugreek seeds in enough water for 4-6 hours or overnight.

• Drain the soaked rice and dal, and grind them separately to a smooth consistency using a blender or a wet grinder. Mix both the batters together, add salt, and combine well. Add water gradually to achieve a pourable batter consistency. Allow the batter to ferment in a warm place for 8-10 hours or overnight.

2. Prepare the Mexican-Inspired Filling:

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until they soften.

• Add the corn kernels, black beans, jalapeno (if using), cumin powder, chilli powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Avocado-Coriander Chutney:

• In a blender, combine avocado, coriander leaves, garlic clove, green chilli, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve the desired chutney consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Make the Dosas:

• Heat a non-stick skillet or dosa tawa over medium heat. Pour a ladleful of dosa batter into the centre of the skillet and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa. Drizzle a little oil around the edges.

• Once the edges start to turn golden and the surface appears cooked, spoon a portion of the Mexican-inspired filling onto one half of the dosa. Fold the other half over the filling to create a semi-circle shape.

• Cook for a minute or two until the dosa is crisp and golden. Flip and cook the other side briefly. Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter and filling.

5. Serve the Mexican-Inspired Dosas:

• Serve the dosas hot with the avocado-coriander chutney on the side.

• You can also serve them with additional toppings like sour cream, salsa, or grated cheese for a more Mexican-inspired twist.

Enjoy these fusion-inspired dosas, combining the flavours of Mexican cuisine with the traditional South Indian dosa. The crispy dosas filled with hearty Mexican filling and served with the creamy avocado-coriander chutney will surely delight your taste buds!