Methi Dosa

This is an unuasual kind of dosa which my Mom prepares on a regular basis. I say unusual because, it doesn't look or taste like a dosa and because it doesn't need any kind of accompaniment like chutney or sambhar. We eat it with butter. I like this recipe because its easy to make and I reserve it for the days I feel bored to do any hard core cooking!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1  cup rice
• 1  teaspoon methi seeds
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped methi leaves
• 1  teaspoon  coriander seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1  teaspoon tamarind paste
• 1  teaspoon jaggery
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 4 -5  garlic cloves (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup  grated fresh coconut
•  salt
• 1  tablespoon Urad Dal
• 4 -5  dried red chilies
• 1  tablespoon coconut oil

Directions

1. Soak the rice and methi seeds for 1 hour.
2. In the meantime, heat the coconut oil and fry the urad dal and dry red chillies for a few minutes Keep aside and cool.
3. Now grind the rice & methi seeds along with the dhania, jeera, tamarind, salt, jaggery, garlic, haldi and cononut with water to a fine and uniform batter consistancy. Pour it into a bowl.
4. Add the chopped methi leaves and mix well.
5. Now grease a tawa with a little oil, keep on medium heat and spoon out the mixture by spreading it evenly. Let it not be too thick. Turn over when one side is done. It might take a few minutes so don't be impatient! Cook till done.
6. Serve HOT with butter.