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This fantastic nutritious packed Dosa made with majority Oats and lesser Rice is a perfect start (breakfast) or end (dinner) for the day. More of the Oats and less of the Rice makes this a lot easier to grind, a task that can become cumbersome at time. The flavor of the Oats in the Dosa is a great plus and makes us wonder why it was not like this to start with. Oats are known to be high fiber and great for folks who have cholesterol issues. Enjoy and always stay healthy. Thanks Meena Venkateswaran!
Ingredients:
Instant Oats – 3 cups
Long Grain Rice – 1 cup
Urad Daal – 1 cup
Fenugreek Seeds – 1 tsp
Salt – 2 tsp or to taste
Oil – for pan frying
Water:
1.5 cups to grind the Rice and Daal
2.5 cups to soak and grind the Oats
Method:
Soaking Procedure:
1. Wash and Soak the Rice in a ample water, along with the Fenugreek seeds for about 8 hours.
2. 1 hour prior to grinding, soak the Oats in 2.5 cups water
3. Also, at the same time, wash and soak the Daal in ample water.
Grinding Procedure:
1. Drain the water out of the Rice and the Fenugreek Seeds and Grind with 1 Cup fresh water.
2. To that add drained Daal and grind. You may need to add 1/2 cup fresh water to help grind well.
3. Grind till the batter is smooth and pour into a big pot/pan with ample room for it to grow in case of excess fermenting.
4. Next grind the Oats along with the water it has been soaking in.
5. Grind till smooth.
6. Pour into the dish that has the Rice and Daal batter.
Fermenting Procedure:
1. Mix the batter very well, preferably with your hands, in one direction.
2. Cover the dish and store in a warm place to allow it to ferment.
3. If you live in a warm place, just set it aside and allow it to ferment for about 8 hours and not more than 10 hours.
4. If you live in a cooler place, warm up your oven to the lowest temperature. Turn it off and then place the batter in there. Allow it to ferment for about 8 hours and not more than 10 hours.
5. After 8 hours, take the batter and transfer to the refrigerator.
Preparation Procedure:
1. Add Salt to the Batter and mix well.
2. With this recipe, you may not need to add any additional water to get to the dosa consistency, but add very little if you feel you do need to.
3. Heat the Tawa or the Skillet on medium-high and allow it to heat up really well.
4. Once hot, season the tawa with a few drops of Oil, smear it and wipe off.
5. With a ladle, pour a ladle-full of batter in the center and in a circular motion spread it going outwards till all the batter has spread.
6. Allow it to cook on the bottom side.
7. When there are no wet-spots on the top-side, drizzle a few drops of Oil and allow it to cook.
8. Once the bottom side is done, this will take only about 2-3 minutes, loosen the edges of the dosa and flip it. Allow the other side to cook.
9. Cook for about 1 minute and take it off the tawa and serve hot.
Serving Suggestions:
1. You can serve this with Coconut Chutney, Chutney Powder with some Oil or as a Masala Dosa with some Sambar.
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A flavorful burger that’s good for you, unheard of? This Black Bean Burger is so yummy that you may be be looking for excuses to make it again and again 🙂 The subtle flavors and the additional good of the healthy ingredients just add to the charm. Black Beans have this great taste that is hearty and substantial. Make it a meal or a snack and you have a winner!
Ingredients: (makes approx 6 large patties)
For the Patty:
Black Beans – 1, 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
Onions – 1/2 cup, chopped
Garlic – 2-3 cloves, chopped
Mushrooms – 1/2 cup, chopped
Bell Pepper/ Capsicum – 1/2 cup, chopped
Taco Seasoning – 1 tbsp or to taste
Shredded Carrots – 1/2 cup
Whole Wheat or Whole Grain Bread – 1 slice
Cooked Brown Rice – 1 cup
Frozen Corn – 1/2 cup
Salt – to taste
Pickled Jalapenos – to taste (optional)
Soy Granules – 1/2 cup
Instant Oats – 1 cup
Cilantro – 5 springs, finely chopped
Eggs – 2, lightly beaten
Panko Bread crumbs for coating
For the Burger:
Toasted Buns
Sour Cream
Salsa
Method:
1. In a pan, heat up 1 tbsp of Olive Oil.
2. Once hot, add in the Onions and Garlic and allow them to caramelize a little.
3. Next add in the Mushrooms and let the moisture evaporate.
4. Add in the Bell Pepper and cook for a little bit (1-2 min)
5. Add in Taco Seasoning and allow it to coat the vegetables and turn off the stove.
6. Once the stove has been turned off, add in the finely shredded Carrots and mix well.
7. Set the pan aside and allow it to cool down.
8. In a Food Processor, break up a slice of bread into big chunks.
9. Pulse the Food processor about 3-4 times till the bread crumbles.
10. In the Food Processor, add Cooked Brown Rice, Corn, Cooked Vegetables, Salt, Pickled Jalapenos,
11. Pulse about 6-7 times.
12. Add in 3/4 of the can of Black Beans.
13. Pulse for another 3-4 times till everything is mixed well.
14. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
15. Add in the Soy Granules, Instant Oats, Cilantro & the balance of the Balck Beans.
16. Mix gently but well.
17. Good time to do taste test before adding in Eggs.
18. Add in the eggs and mix well gently.
19. Put the mixture in the fridge and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
20. In a bowl, pour out some bread crumbs for coating the burgers.
21. Get a skillet heating up on medium heat with a tsp of Oil.
22. Divide up the mixture into equal portions (according to the number needed and the size required)
23. Take a portion and start rolling and making a patty.
24. Dip into the Panko Bread Crumbs and coat them well.
25. Once the skillet is hot, place gently, press the patty down if it is too thick and move it around so it gets coated in the Oil.
26. Allow it to cook on the bottom side.
27. Drizzle a little Oil on the top and spread it and flip very gently.
28. Allow it to cook on the flip side as well.
29. Once done, place on a toasted Bun.
30. Garnish with Sour Cream and Salsa and serve.
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