Greens Dosa : Easy High protein meal

Serving size | Ingredients | Directions | Nutrition facts

Looking for a quick and healthy meal ? Try out this Greens Dosa recipe, which is not only high protein and high fiber, but is also loaded with essential micronutrients. This recipe helps you to increase your green leafy vegetable intake in an delicious way. Follow along for an easy and tasty recipe that will keep you feeling energized and satisfied.

SERVING SIZE:

2 dosas (serves two)

INGREIDENTS

• 1/2 cup whole green mung beans

• 1/2 cup rice

• 1/2 cup spinach or 1 tsp Greens powder

• 1-2 green chillies

• 1 Tomato (medium)

• 1 onion (medium)

• 1 capsicum (small)

• Salt to taste

• Oil for cooking dosa

DIRECTIONS

1. Soak the mung beans along with rice overnight or minimum two hours in enough water to cover them completely.

2. Drain the water and rinse the beans and rice thoroughly.

3. In a blender, grind the beans and rice along with green chilies and spinach or greens powder to a fine batter by adding a little water at a time. The batter should be smooth and of pouring consistency.

4. Pour the batter into a mixing bowl and add salt and soda. Mix well to combine.

5. Heat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

6. Using a ladle, pour the batter onto the skillet and shape it into a dosa. Drizzle a little oil on the edges and on top of the pancake.

7. Next top with chopped vegetables like tomato, onions and capsicum. Cook the dosa until the edges turn golden brown.

8. Serve hot with coconut chutney, sambar or any other accompaniment of your choice.

NUTRITION FACTS

Saturated fat and sodium were not calculated.

Nutrition facts from Indian Food composition table (Longvah, Thingnganing & Ananthan, Rajendran & Bhaskar, K & Venkaiah, K 2017).