Mysore Barley Dosa

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :52 mins
Total Time :114219 hours 2 minutes
Servings :Makes 12 dosas

Ingredients :

For The Mysore Barley Dosa
1 cup barley (jau)
1/2 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 tbsp fenugreek (methi) seeds
salt to taste

For The Mysore Chutney (makes Approx. 3/4 Cup)
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)
1/2 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
3 to 4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp tamarind (imli) pulp
1/2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1 tsp chopped jaggery (gur)
1/3 cup freshly grated coconut
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
6 tsp ghee for cooking

Method :

For the mysore chutney
For the mysore chutneyHeat the oil in a broad pan, add the chana dal and urad dal and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds or till they turn golden brown in colour.Add the red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.Add the chilli powder, tamarind pulp, peppercorns, jaggery and coconut, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for a minute. Keep aside.When cool, add the salt and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste, adding water as required.
How to proceed to make the mysore barley dosa
How to proceed to make the mysore barley dosaWash and soak the barley, urad dal and fenugreek seeds in enough water in a deep bowl for at least 6 hours.Drain and blend in a mixer till smooth using approx. 1¼ cup of water.Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, cover it with a lid and allow it to ferment in a warm place for at least 10 to 12 hours.Add the salt and mix well.Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and sprinkle a little water on the tava (griddle) and wipe it off gently using a muslin cloth.Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 225 mm. (9”) diameter circle.Smear ½ tsp of ghee and 1 tbsp of the mysore chutney evenly over the dosa using a spatula over it and cook on a medium flame till the dosa turns golden brown in colour and crisp.Fold over to make a semi-circle or roll.Repeat with the remaining batter to make 11 more dosas.Serve immediately.