I was inspired by a recipe from Gita's kitchen youtube channel. I am not able to find the specific video to acknowledge. Thanks for the inspiring video. Here is my version with some variations I made.
We made this for breakfast and it comes out great.
Chilka Moong Dal - 1.5 cups
Chilka broken Urad Dal (This is broken urad dal with the skin) - 0.5 cups
Green chillies - 2
Ginger - 1/2 inch piece
Curry leaves - 6 leaves
Salt - 1 teaspoon (suggested starter)
Soak the two dals overnight. Add about double to volume of water in a larger vessel so the dals can absorb the water and expand.
In the morning, drain the water from the dals. In a blender or grinder add the green chillies and ginger chopped with the curry leaves and salt. Add the soaked dals and blend for 1-2 minutes till you get a soft dosa batter consistency. Adjust water as needed.
Mix the batter well and make the dosas. Adjust salt as needed.
Variations: Replace chilk a urad dals with regular urad dal. 2nd variation - make with 2 cups Chilka Mong Dal (no urad dal)
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Onion-Tomato Chutney
Onion - 1 large
Tomato - 1 large
Curry leaves - 5 leaves
Cilantro chopped - 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Sambar powder - 1 teaspoon
Cut onion and tomato into small pieces.
Roaster Gram Dal - 2 Tablespoons (Pottu Kadalai)
In a pan heat oil add 1 teaspoon oil, add the mustard seeds, once they splutter transfer to a chutney bowl.
In the pan add 2 teaspoons oil, add the onion and curry leaves and fry till onion changes color
Add the tomatoes and sambar powder and fry for 2 minutes.
In a blender add 2 tablespoons Gram Dal, the fried onion+tomato mix and cilantro leaves and blend to a smooth paste. Transfer to the same chutney bowl with mustard seeds and mix well. Enjoy with Moong dosa (or any other idli dosa).
