Harka/Arka /Kodo Millet is one of the millet family grain. I have tried varieties of recipes with almost all the millet grains. I have tried my favourite Menthy / Fenugrik dosa and it was fluffy, soft and yummy.
Millets have gain the stand once again and we all know the importance of these millets in our diets. It is said that even in Ancient period people used to grow and use millets and they were the source of food.
I have been using the millet since I got to know they are energetic, gluten free, fiber rich and slow in digestion. Not only these points there are so many reasons why you should use millet in your daily diet. They help us to reduce the weight, they control our blood pressure and diabetic condition can be improved. They help in reducing the cholesterol level in our body. They help in reducing the obesity and rich in antioxidants.
Methi/Mentya/fenugrik seeds are rich in fibers, helps to control the sugar level in our body and good cholesterol maintainer.
Let us see the recipe now :
Remember : The batter should be fermented well to get soft and fluffy dosa.
Methi Seeds : 1/3 Cup.
Urid dal : 1 Handful
Salt : As required
2. Wash and soak methi seeds/fenugrik seeds separately.
3. Grind it with required water and remove it from mixi jar.
4. Add salt and mix it well. Leave it for fermenting. (Overnight).Or 6 to 8 hours.
Remember the batter has to be fermented well just before preparing dosa.
5. Next morning Mix the batter nicely.
6. Keep the tava on a fire. Heat and clean it nicely. Sprinkle some oil on the tava and clean it again.
7. Add a ladle of batter and spread very little. Dosa has to be fluffy.
8. Sprinkle some oil and cook till it is done. Turn the other side and cook and remove it from the pan.
9. Dosa is ready to serve.
10 Serve with your choice of side dish.Jaggery goes well with Methi Dosa and is good for health.
Do not add any rice while grinding.
Time : Soaking time 3 Hours + Grinding time + 10 minutes ( Mixi ) + Fermentation 6 to 8 hours and preparing dosa : 30 Minutes.
Serves : 6 to 8 People.
Millets have gain the stand once again and we all know the importance of these millets in our diets. It is said that even in Ancient period people used to grow and use millets and they were the source of food.
I have been using the millet since I got to know they are energetic, gluten free, fiber rich and slow in digestion. Not only these points there are so many reasons why you should use millet in your daily diet. They help us to reduce the weight, they control our blood pressure and diabetic condition can be improved. They help in reducing the cholesterol level in our body. They help in reducing the obesity and rich in antioxidants.
Methi/Mentya/fenugrik seeds are rich in fibers, helps to control the sugar level in our body and good cholesterol maintainer.
Let us see the recipe now :
Remember : The batter should be fermented well to get soft and fluffy dosa.
Ingredients :
Harka/Araka /Kodo Millet : 4 CupsMethi Seeds : 1/3 Cup.
Urid dal : 1 Handful
Salt : As required
Method :
1. Clean and wash Harka and soak in water for 3 to 4 hours.2. Wash and soak methi seeds/fenugrik seeds separately.
3. Grind it with required water and remove it from mixi jar.
4. Add salt and mix it well. Leave it for fermenting. (Overnight).Or 6 to 8 hours.
Remember the batter has to be fermented well just before preparing dosa.
5. Next morning Mix the batter nicely.
6. Keep the tava on a fire. Heat and clean it nicely. Sprinkle some oil on the tava and clean it again.
7. Add a ladle of batter and spread very little. Dosa has to be fluffy.
8. Sprinkle some oil and cook till it is done. Turn the other side and cook and remove it from the pan.
9. Dosa is ready to serve.
10 Serve with your choice of side dish.Jaggery goes well with Methi Dosa and is good for health.
Note :
Add required water while grinding. The batter should be like dosa batter consistency. Remember the batter has to be fermented well to get good fluffy dosa.Do not add any rice while grinding.
Time : Soaking time 3 Hours + Grinding time + 10 minutes ( Mixi ) + Fermentation 6 to 8 hours and preparing dosa : 30 Minutes.
Serves : 6 to 8 People.
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