Heart-Healthy Cheese and Potato Dosa

Elevate your breakfast or brunch with this deeply satisfying Heart-Healthy Cheese and Potato Dosa, a guilt-free twist on a South Indian classic! Made with a nutrient-rich batter of fermented brown rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds, this dosa is perfectly crisp and packed with flavor. The filling combines creamy mashed potatoes spiced with turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds, and green chilies, then topped with a generous sprinkle of low-fat cheese and fresh cilantro for a wholesome, indulgent touch. Light on oil and rich in fiber, this heart-friendly dish satisfies your cravings while keeping your health in check. Serve these golden dosas hot with tangy chutney or comforting sambar for a meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Whether it's a savory snack or a light lunch, this fusion dosa promises a delightful balance of taste and wellness.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown rice
• 0.5 cup Urad dal (split black gram)
• 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 2 teaspoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 small, finely chopped Onion
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 finely chopped Green chilies
• 6 leaves Curry leaves
• 0.5 cup, grated Low-fat cheese
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro

Directions

Step 1

1. Rinse the brown rice and urad dal under running water. In a large bowl, combine them with fenugreek seeds. Cover with water and soak for 6 hours or overnight.

Step 2

2. Drain the soaking water and transfer the mixture to a blender. Add 1 cup of water and blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl, cover, and let it ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours until it rises slightly.

Step 3

3. Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender. Drain and mash them. Set aside.

Step 4

4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they start spluttering, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Step 5

5. Stir in turmeric powder, green chilies, and curry leaves. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the mashed potatoes. Mix well until the spices coat the potatoes. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.

Step 6

6. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the fermented dosa batter and mix well.

Step 7

7. Heat a non-stick skillet or tawa over medium heat. Lightly grease with a drop of olive oil. Pour a ladleful of batter in the center and spread it outward in a circular motion to form a thin circle.

Step 8

8. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil around the edges. Cook until the edges start lifting and the bottom turns golden.

Step 9

9. Place a portion of the potato filling in the center of the dosa. Sprinkle with grated low-fat cheese and chopped cilantro.

Step 10

10. Fold the dosa over the filling and press gently. Cook for another 1 minute to melt the cheese.

Step 11

11. Remove the dosa from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter and filling.

Step 12

12. Serve hot with chutney or sambar for a delicious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1011.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1484.9

Total Fat 38.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 21.4mg	0%
Sodium 3320.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 79.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1146.3mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 3772.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.9%

Protein: 20.9%

Carbs: 56.2%