Fenugreek Seeds Dosa Recipe for Toddlers and Kids | Vendhaya Dosa

Fenugreek Seeds Dosa/Methi Dosa/ Vendhaya Dosai – healthy and tasty dosa recipe for toddlers and kids. Fenugreek seeds are called as Methi in Hindi, Menthulu in Telugu, Vendhayam in Tamil, Uluva in Malayalam, Menthe in Kannada. Its is one of the healthy seeds but often ignored when it comes to including them in our regular diet. Fenugreek seeds is a major source of folic acid and Vitamin A and known for its cooling properties. Hence fenugreek seeds are ideal to consume during summer.

Fenugreek Seeds dosa is very soft & tasty and it is one of the easiest way to include fenugreek seeds in kids diet and can be given to babies after one year (with curd or mild chutneys or sambar) or once the baby started eating all family foods. This fenugreek seeds dosa can be given to kids monthly twice during summer. Here I have listed some health benefits of fenugreek seeds and information on giving fenugreek seeds to toddlers and kids.

Health benefits of Fenugreek to Toddlers and Kids:

• It aids digestion if taken in moderation.
• Being rich in fiber helps to relive from constipation.
• Good for skin and hair
• Good for heart

When to give fenugreek seeds to Toddlers and Kids? Is it Safe?

Fenugreek seeds can be included in kids diet after one year, once the baby is introduced to all family foods. Do have a word with your baby’s doctor before you include fenugreek seeds to your baby’s diet as some babies might have allergic reaction to fenugreek. Fenugreek seeds are completely safe for children if taken in moderation and Please be aware that large dosages of fenugreek seeds is not advisable for children and it may cause loose motion and other allergic reactions. Hence use fenugreek seeds in moderate amounts by adding to your child’s meal.

Now let’s get on to check how to make fenugreek seeds dosa recipe for toddlers and kids.

Fenugreek Seeds Dosa Recipe for Toddlers and Kids

 

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Prep time

11 hours

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

11 hours 15 mins

 

Fenugreek Seeds Dosa- fermented healthy dosa prepared with rice and fenugreek seeds

Author: Kalyani

Recipe type: Breakfast/Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

• Idli Rice/Any Rice variety - 2 cups
• Urad dal - ¼ cup
• fenugreek seeds -2 tbsp
• Toor Dal - 1 tsp
• Water - as needed
• Crystal salt - 1 tsp or adjust as per taste

Instructions

Preparation

1. Keep all the ingredients ready. Wash and soak rice with enough water for 3 hours. Then Wash and soak urad dal, Toor Dal & fenugreek seeds in a separate container with enough water for 3 hours.

Method

1. Start grinding the urad dal, toor dal with fenugreek seeds first by adding little water in frequent intervals. When the batter is smooth and fluffy, it's done. Then transfer the urad dal batter to a vessel.
2. Now in the same blender take soaked rice and add enough water. Grind it to a smooth paste.
3. Now add the ground rice batter to the vessel in which you have added the urad dal batter. Add required salt. Mix well with your hands. Let it ferment for overnight or at least ten hours.
4. Next day the batter should be raised as shown. Before making dosas , add required water to bring the dosa batter consistency that is neither thick nor thin. You can make dosas thick or thin as per your preference. Thick dosas are soft and thin dosa are crispy and soft as well. For thick dosas, Heat a pan, spread the dosa thick in circular motion. Sprinkle ½ tsp of oil. Cook it for 2 minutes. Once done flip the dosa and cook it for a minute. Remove from the pan once done.
5. For thin dosas, Heat a pan, spread the dosa thin in circular motion. Sprinkle ½ tsp of oil. Cook it for 2 minutes. Once done flip the dosa and cook it for a minute. Remove from the pan once done.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 15 Dosas (approximately)

3.5.3226

 

Preparation :

1. Keep all the ingredients ready. Wash and soak rice with enough water for 3 hours. Then Wash and soak urad dal, Toor Dal & fenugreek seeds in a separate container with enough water for 3 hours.

 

Method :

1. Start grinding the urad dal, toor dal with fenugreek seeds first by adding little water in frequent intervals. When the batter is smooth and fluffy, it’s done. Then transfer the urad dal batter to a vessel.

2. Now in the same blender take soaked rice and add enough water. Grind it to a smooth paste.

3.  Now add the ground rice batter to the vessel in which you have added the urad dal batter. Add required salt. Mix well with your hands. Let it ferment for overnight or at least ten hours.

4. Next day the batter should be raised as shown. Before making dosas , add required water to bring the dosa batter consistency that is neither thick nor thin. You can make dosas thick or thin as per your preference. Thick dosas are soft and thin dosa are crispy and soft as well. For thick dosas, Heat a pan, spread the dosa thick in circular motion. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of oil. Cook it for 2 minutes. Once done flip the dosa and cook it for a minute. Remove from the pan once done.

5. For thin dosas, Heat a pan, spread the dosa thin in circular motion. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of oil. Cook it for 2 minutes. Once done flip the dosa and cook it for a minute. Remove from the pan once done.

Serve the fenugreek seeds dosa with curd, chutney or Sambar of your choice.