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WaterMelon Rind Dosa

This unique and nutritious Watermelon Rind Dosa is a delightful and healthy breakfast or snack!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Fermentation tine 8 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rice any variety of your choice
  • 1 cup watermelon rind white and some red part, finely chopped or grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated coconut or thick coconut milk
  • 1 cup poha flattened rice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 3/4 cup jaggery or adjust to your desired sweetness

Instructions
 

  • Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for about 4-6 hours or overnight. Also, soak the poha in water separately for about 15-20 minutes before using.
  • After soaking, drain the water from the rice and transfer it to a blender. Add finely chopped or grated watermelon rind, fresh grated coconut (or thick coconut milk), and soaked poha to the blender.
  • Blend the mixture into a smooth batter, adding a little water if needed. The consistency should be similar to regular dosa batter.
  • Pour the blended batter into a large bowl and add salt and turmeric powder. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  • Now, add jaggery to the batter and mix thoroughly until the jaggery is completely incorporated. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference by adding more or less jaggery.
  • Cover the bowl with a lid or cloth and let the batter ferment for about 6-8 hours or overnight. The fermentation process will help in making the dosas soft and airy.
  • After fermentation, give the batter a gentle stir. If the batter appears too thick, you can add a little water to get the desired consistency.
  • Heat a non-stick dosa tawa or griddle on medium heat. Once the tawa is hot, Pour about 1/4 cup of the pancake batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Use the back of a spoon or a ladle to spread the batter into a circular shape.
  • Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges of the dosa to make it crispy.
  • Cook the dosa on medium heat until it turns golden brown and crisp. Flip the dosa and cook the other side for a few seconds.
  • Once the watermelon rind dosa is cooked on both sides, remove it from the tawa and serve hot with your favorite chutney or sambar.

Notes

Note:
  1. Transfer the batter to a large container, leaving enough room for expansion during fermentation.
  2. Cover the container with a lid or a loosely placed plate, allowing some air circulation.
  3. Preheat your oven to the lowest possible temperature for a few minutes and then turn it off. Alternatively, if your oven has a "proof" or "warm" setting, you can use that setting.
  4. Place the covered container with the dosa batter inside the preheated (but turned off) oven. If you have an oven light, you can turn it on as it emits a gentle, consistent heat that helps maintain a warm environment ideal for fermentation.
  5. Keep the dosa batter in the oven with the light on for the recommended 7-8 hours or until you notice the batter has risen and fermented, with a slightly sour aroma.