There are many varieties of dosas and this coconut dosa is one such tasty variety which actually needs no fermentation. The coconut aroma and the lacey texture is so good and when served with a spicy chutney, it is a bliss! Try this easy recipe and share your experience.
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Kodo Millet
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Grated Coconut
- 1/2 Cup Aval/poha
- 1 Tbsp Urad Dal
- 1 Tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 3/4 Tsp Salt
- Spicy Idli Powder to serve with
Directions:
- Wash and soak millet, methi seeds and dal together for 5 hours. Drain. Wash and soak poha for 15 minutes just before grinding.
- Grind millet, dal and Fenugreek seeds using a mixie. When half done, add grated coconut and poha. Grind to a smooth batter by adding little water.
- Once done, transfer the batter to a bowl. Add salt. Mix well. Adjust the consistency by adding 1/2 cup water. Let the batter sit for an hour.
- Heat a dosa pan, pour batter and spread the dosa. Cook on medium heat. No need to add oil. Once the bottom portion becomes crisp, flip and cook the other side.
- Serve with a spicy Chutney.
Note:
- Other Millets like Barnyard/Little/Foxtail can be used for this recipe.
Is it necessary to add poha or it can be avoided ?
Hi,
Poha gives softness. Instead use can add some cooked and mashed rice also.
Loved the dosa… Super soft and tasty.
Hi Sowmya,
Dosa looks Lacey and yummy! I’m glad you are happy with the result. Will share the picture soon in the FB page. Please rate the recipe, if you are happy with the taste.
If I use thin poha variety, does the measurement change for poha?
Hi Sowmya,
You can use any poha. The qty remains the same.
Thinai coconut dosa so nice
Hi Geetha,
Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
Dosas were too tasty. Thank you so much.
Hi Bala,
Thanks so much for a quick validation. Dosas look super soft!
Tried coconut dosa today mam. It just tasted yumm 🙏😋and I used foxtail millet and red poha for batter
Hi Swaathi,
It gives immense satisfaction when people immediately try and validate a recipe. Such validations makes a recipe strong. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Dosa looks so yumm! Golden beauty!