Tomato Dosa – Quick Breakfast

Step 1: Prepare Neer Chutney - Frying Peanuts and Spices

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 1/2 cup peanuts and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Add 1 sprig curry leaves, 15 mint leaves, and 3 green chillies. Sauté for 1 minute. Add a small piece of tamarind and 2 tbsp roasted chana dal. Sauté for 1 minute. Cool down the mixture and transfer it to a blender.

Step 2: Blend Chutney

To the blender, add 2 tbsp coriander leaves, 1/2 cup coconut, salt to taste, and water as required. Blend to a smooth paste. Transfer the blended chutney to a bowl. Add 1/4 cup water to the blender, swirl, and add to the chutney.

Step 3: Temper the Chutney

For tempering, heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and 1 tsp urad dal. Add 1 sprig curry leaves and 3 dry red chillies. Sauté until fragrant. Pour the tempering over the prepared chutney and mix well. The Neer Chutney is ready.

Step 4: Prepare Dosa Batter - Mixing Flours and Water

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup rice flour, 1/2 cup sooji, 1/4 cup wheat flour, and 2 cups water. Mix well to form a smooth batter and keep it aside.

Step 5: Add Tomato Puree and Spices to Batter

Blend 2 medium tomatoes to a puree. Transfer the tomato puree to the dosa batter. Add 1/4 cup chopped onion, 2 tbsp coriander leaves, salt to taste, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, and 1 tsp red chilli powder to the batter. Mix well.

Step 6: Adjust Batter Consistency

Add another 2 cups of water to the batter and mix well to achieve a thin, flowing consistency.

Step 7: Cook the Tomato Dosa

Heat a tawa until hot. Pour 2 ladles of batter onto the tawa and spread it thinly in a circular motion. Drizzle oil around the edges. Cook until the dosa turns golden brown and crispy. Flip it over and cook the other side until done.

Step 8: Serve Tomato Dosa

Serve the hot Tomato Dosa with the prepared Neer Chutney.

• Ensure peanuts are fried until golden brown for best flavor.

• Blend chutney ingredients to a smooth paste for a creamy texture.

• Adjust water in dosa batter to achieve a thin, spreadable consistency.

• Add other vegetables like grated carrots or finely chopped bell peppers to the dosa batter.

• Experiment with different chutneys like coconut chutney or ginger chutney.

• For a healthier option, use brown rice flour in the dosa batter.