Watermelon rind dosa is a unique and healthy dosa recipe made using the rind of watermelon. This recipe is perfect for utilizing the often-wasted watermelon rind and turning it into a tasty and nutritious breakfast option. The rind is grated and mixed with rice flour and other ingredients to make a batter.
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Watermelon rind dosa
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated watermelon rind
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Grate the watermelon rind and squeeze out the excess juice.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated watermelon rind, rice flour, grated coconut, cumin seeds, green chili, asafoetida, and salt.
- Add enough water to make a thin batter. Mix well to remove any lumps.
- Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- Heat a non-stick tawa or griddle over medium heat.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the tawa and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin dosa.
- Drizzle oil around the edges of the dosa and cook until the underside turns golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the dosa and cook for another minute or two.
- Serve hot with chutney or any other accompaniment of your choice.