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    Ragi Dosa Recipe | Millet Dosa

    Published: Apr 17, 2024 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Ragi Dosa is a healthy, nutritious, protein-packed Indian breakfast recipe with finger millet and urad dal (lentil) as the main ingredient. This dosa batter is prepared without using rice or rice flour.

    Ragi Dosa | Millet Dosa - prepared using urad dal and ragi millet - Easy Indian breakfast.
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    Ragi Dosa | Millet Dosa | Indian Breakfast Recipe

    Ragi Dosa Recipe | Millet Dosa

    Kushi
    Ragi Dosa is a healthy, nutritious, protein-packed Indian breakfast recipe with finger millet and urad dal (lentil) as the main ingredient. This dosa batter is prepared without using rice or rice flour.
    5 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Resting Time 8 hours hrs
    Total Time 8 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Indian, Karnataka, South Indian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 327 kcal

    Equipment

    • Dosa tava

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Ragi or Finger millet
    • ½ cup Urad dal
    • 2 tablespoon Chana dal (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon Methi or fenugreek seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    Making of ragi dosa batter recipe

    • Add ragi, urad dal, chana dal, methi, and water in a bowl. Nicely wash, drain and soak with fresh water for 3 to 4 hours
      2 cups Ragi, ½ cup Urad dal, 2 tablespoon Chana dal, ½ teaspoon Methi
    • After 4 hours, drain and add the soaked ingredients to the blender with approximately 1 ¼ cup of water and blend it to smooth paste. Depending on the size of your mixie or grinder, you may have to blend it in batches.
    • Transfer this to bowl. Cover and keep it for fermentation for 8 hours or overnight.
    • After the fermentation process, keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
    • When ready to cook dosa, add salt and mix well. Note I have not added any water to the batter. The batter should be medium thick. 
      1 teaspoon Salt

    How to cook millet dosa?

    • You can cook thick and soft, thin and crispy, or mini dosas with the same batter. It is just playing around with your ladle while spreading the batter
    • Heat a nonstick or cast iron pan on medium heat. Once hot, take a ladle full of batter and spread the dosa batter in a circular motion. Drizzle oil.
    • Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then flip, drizzle oil, and cook on the other side for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    • Repeat the process for the remaining dosa batter. Serve and enjoy.

    Video

    Notes

    • If using a cast-iron pan, always grease it with oil before spreading dosa, but if using a nonstick pan, please do not grease it with oil before spreading the batter.
    • The time to cook the dosa given here is approximate. It will vary how thick or thin you have spread the dosa.
    • Ragi takes a slightly longer time than the regular dosa recipe. So always cook it on medium flame. Otherwise, it will look cooked from the outside but may have that raw taste inside. 
    • Instead of ragi, you can use any millet of your choice and prepare the dosa in a similar way. 
    • To make ragi flour dosa with urad dal, add ragi flour to the traditional dosa batter. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 11gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 397mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 5mg
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    Ragi dosa with urad dal

    Ragi millet dosa, also known as raagi dose or millet crepe, is a popular Indian breakfast recipe prepared using ragi (nachni) and urad dal. Raagi dosa can be made using ragi flour for an instant version, using whole grains, which is very effective. The third way is to simply add ragi flour to rice urad dal leftover dosa batter. All taste great in their own way. 

    Today's post is all about making raagi dosa using whole ragi and urad dal. Serve this dosa hot with any South Indian chutney, sambar, or spicy curry of your choice. 

    Ragi millet dosa (raagi dose) served with spicy chutney, sambar and south Indian curry.

    Ingredients

    Ragi : I have used the whole ragi grains. This is available as red millet or finger millet. Some other names of ragi include raagi, nachni, mandua, kodra, kezhvaragu, taidalu, mandia, etc. 

    Urad dal: Use premium white in color (ulutham paruppu for best results. For more details, check Indian dal here.

    Fenugreek seeds: Methi helps in fermentation. 

    Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.

    How to make millet dosa (crepe) or raagi dosa without rice or rice flour.

    Step-by-step instructions

    Ragi dosa batter recipe

    • Add ragi, urad dal, chana dal, methi, and water in a bowl. Nicely wash, drain, and soak with fresh water for 3 to 4 hours.
    • After 4 hours, drain and add the soaked ingredients to the blender with approximately 1 ¼ cups of water, blending to a smooth paste. 
    • Depending on the size of your mixie or grinder, you may have to blend it in batches.
    • Transfer this to a bowl. Cover and keep it for fermentation for 8 hours or overnight.
    • After the fermentation process, please keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
    • When ready to cook dosa, add salt and mix well. Note I have not added any water to the batter. The batter should be medium thick. 
    Making of the ragi millet dosa batter with urad dal.

    How to cook millet dosa?

    • With the same batter, you can cook thick and soft, thin and crispy, or mini dosas. It is just a matter of playing around with your ladle while spreading the batter.
    • Heat a nonstick or cast iron pan on medium heat. Once hot, take a ladle full of batter and spread the dosa batter in a circular motion. Drizzle oil. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then flip, drizzle oil, and cook on another side for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
    • Repeat the process for the remaining dosa batter. Serve and enjoy.
    Fermentation and cooking of ragi dosa (millet crepe or pancakes).

    Tips

    • If using a cast-iron pan, always grease it with oil before spreading dosa, but if using a nonstick pan, please do not grease it with oil before spreading the batter.
    • The time to cook the dosa given here is approximate. It will vary how thick or thin you have spread the dosa.
    • Ragi takes a slightly longer time than the regular dosa recipe. So always cook it on medium flame. Otherwise, it will look cooked from the outside but may have that raw taste inside. 
    • Instead of ragi, you can use any millet of your choice and prepare the dosa in a similar way. 
    • To make ragi flour dosa with urad dal, add ragi flour to the traditional dosa batter. 
    Traditional south Indian breakfast recipe : Ragi dosa with chutney (nachni dosa).

    Serving suggestions

    Ragi Millet dosa can be served with spicy South Indian chutney chutney, pickle, or even any south Indian curry or gravy. You should definitely check 2 village-style chutneys or popular chutney recipes that go well with any idli or dosa. I sometimes serve this with spicy konkani style potato curry. 

    Recipe FAQs

    How to prepare dosa with ragi?

    There are multiple ways to make dosa batter using whole ragi grains or ragi flour. I can go on with the varieties. Some types of raagi dosa include Instant raagi dosa, ragi rava dosa, raagi dosa with rice, dosa without rice, ragi neer dosa, ragi set dosa, ragi roti (rotti), etc. But the one given above is one of the healthiest dosa, in my opinion, i.e., Ragi urad dal dosa. Here, the whole ragi is soaked, drained, blended with urad dal (lentil), and then fermented. This dosa is packed with protein and has a soft texture, and kids love it.

    Can I make ragi idli using the same batter?

    Yes. You can even cook idlis using the same batter. You will get soft idlis. Add rice rava or semolina for firmer idlis.

    How to store leftover dosa batter?

    Any leftover dosa batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days. The batter can be used to cook dosas as and when required.

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    Note: We originally posted this raagi dosa recipe in Feb 2022. It has now been modified in April 2024 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Dannii

      December 22, 2022 at 4:57 am

      5 stars
      This looks so easy to make. Perfect for an easy lunch option.

      Reply
    2. Dana Sandonato

      December 22, 2022 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      This looks and sounds so good! Definitely going to give this a shot.

      Reply
    3. Gloria

      December 22, 2022 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      I love trying recipes from around the world. It's like going on a food vacation right in my kitchen.

      Reply
    4. Toni

      December 22, 2022 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      Such an amazing day starter!! Thanks for sharing this!! I loved it!

      Reply
    5. Andrea

      December 22, 2022 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking for protein packed recipes as I need more protein in my life. This ragi dosa is perfect. Can't wait to make it.

      Reply
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