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Instant crispy beetroot dosa recipe with a vibrant pink color, served perhaps with chutney.

Vibrant Instant Beetroot Dosa

Enjoy a healthy and colorful twist on traditional dosa with this vibrant instant beetroot dosa recipe. Easy to prepare and perfect for a nutritious and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 dosas
Course: Soup
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1-2 medium-sized beets Beetroot peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 cups Dosa Batter instant, store-bought or quick homemade
  • Water as needed
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil or Ghee for cooking
Optional for homemade instant batter
  • 1 cup Rice flour
  • 1/2 cup Semolina (rava)
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour (maida)
  • 1/2 cup Sour yogurt
Optional flavor boosts
  • Finely grated ginger
  • Chopped green chili
  • Cumin powder
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Curry leaves
Optional for serving
  • Coconut chutney, tomato chutney, sambar, crumbled paneer, yogurt, fresh avocado slices, spiced potato curry

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Heavy-bottomed griddle or non-stick tawa
  • Ladle

Method
 

Beetroot Preparation
  1. Peel and chop 1-2 medium beetroots into small pieces, then blend them with a small amount of water until completely smooth, ensuring no chunks remain.
Batter Preparation
  1. Combine the smooth beetroot purée with 2 cups of instant dosa batter and mix until the batter has a uniform vibrant pink color.
  2. Adjust the batter to a thin pancake consistency by adding water a tablespoon at a time, then stir in salt to taste.
Cooking
  1. Heat a heavy-bottomed griddle or non-stick tawa over medium-high heat, then lightly grease it with oil or ghee.
  2. Pour one ladleful of batter onto the griddle and spread it outwards in a spiral motion to form a thin, even circular dosa.
  3. Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges and onto the surface, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the edges lift, become crispy, and the underside is golden brown.
  4. Carefully fold the dosa in half or roll it up and serve immediately with your chosen accompaniments.
Repeat
  1. Continue cooking the remaining batter, wiping the griddle clean with a damp cloth between each dosa if it becomes too hot or sticky.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can cook the dosa a little longer until it reaches your desired texture. Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less green chili. Serve with a variety of chutneys and sambar for a complete meal.