Besarette Dosa Recipe | Healthy Green Gram & Rice Dosa

Besarette Dosa

Besarette Dosa is a traditional South Indian dosa prepared using green gram (moong dal), rice, ginger and green chillies. The batter is fermented overnight, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying dosa that makes a wonderful breakfast.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup green gram dal (moong dal)

• ½ cup uncooked rice

• 2-inch piece of fresh ginger

• 4–5 green chillies

• ½ tsp hing (asafoetida)

• ½ cup water, approximately

• 1 tsp salt, or to taste

• Oil, as required for cooking

Method

1. Wash the green gram dal and uncooked rice thoroughly.

2. Soak both the dal and rice together in sufficient water for 6–8 hours or overnight.

3. The next morning, drain the soaked dal and rice.

4. Transfer them to a blender and add ginger, green chillies, hing and salt.

5. Add water gradually and grind into a smooth, thick dosa batter. Avoid adding too much water at once.

6. Transfer the batter to a clean bowl and cover it.

7. Allow the batter to ferment in a warm place for at least 6 hours, or until it becomes slightly airy and rises.

8. Once fermented, gently mix the batter. If it is too thick, add a little water to achieve a spreadable dosa consistency.

9. Heat a dosa tawa over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.

10. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot tawa and spread it gently into a thin or medium-thick circle, depending on your preference.

11. Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges and cook until the underside turns golden.

12. Flip the dosa and cook the other side until completely done.

13. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Serving Suggestion

Serve hot Besarette Dosa with fresh coconut chutney, tomato chutney or sambar for a delicious South Indian breakfast.

Spicy Masala Omelette | Easy Indian Egg Recipe for Lunch & Snacks

Masala omelette is a flavorful and healthy Indian egg recipe that pairs perfectly with curry and rice. It can also be enjoyed on its own with tomato sauce or served as a nutritious evening snack for kids. Loaded with vegetables and aromatic spices, this protein-rich dish is both tasty and wholesome.

                               

Ingredients Required

For the Masala Filling:

• ½ tomato (finely chopped)
• 2 tsp chopped onion
• 4–5 mushrooms (chopped)
• ½ capsicum (chopped)
• ½ cup boiled vegetables (cauliflower, carrot, potato)
• 1 egg

Spice Mix:

• 2 tsp crushed almonds (or peanuts/pottu kadalai)
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp amchur powder
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander (dhaniya) powder
• ¼ tsp garam masala
• A pinch of turmeric powder

For Omelette:

• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper (as needed)
• Butter (for cooking)

💡 Tip: You can customize vegetables based on what you have—cabbage, bottle gourd, or any leftovers work great!

Method

1. Finely chop onion, tomato, capsicum, and mushrooms.
2. Heat butter in a kadai (use low-fat butter if preferred).
3. Add all chopped vegetables and sauté for 15–20 minutes.
4. Add the spice mix and cook until everything is well combined.
5. Add boiled vegetables and mash thoroughly to prepare the masala filling.
6. In a bowl, beat one egg with salt and pepper.
7. Pour the egg mixture onto a hot tawa and spread it into a circular shape.
8. Place a generous portion of masala in the center.
9. Fold all four sides to form a parcel.
10. Flip and cook the other side until done (keep slightly soft if you prefer). 

Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with steamed rice and spicy curry like nethili poondu kuzhambu, or enjoy it with tomato ketchup as a quick snack.