🫜 πŸ₯ž Beetroot Dosa

Soft pink dosas with gentle spice

Spice Level: 🌢️
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Serves: 2–3
Calories (approx): 160 kcal

πŸ”” Tiffin & Temple Bells

🌿 Introduction

Beetroot dosa brings a gentle blush to a familiar comfort.

Soft, lightly crisp at the edges, and quietly nourishing,

it fits seamlessly into the rhythm of everyday breakfasts and tiffin boxes

β€œTradition always leaves space for color.”

Beetroot Dosa

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πŸ“ Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 cup dosa batter (regular rice–urad batter)

  • Β½ cup finely grated beetroot

  • Salt to taste

    Finely prepping beetroot matters β€” *our beetroot preparation guide explains how.

For Cooking

  • Oil or ghee, as needed

🍽️ Instructions

  • Prepare Batter – Mix grated beetroot into dosa batter with salt. Rest for 5 minutes.

  • Heat Pan – Heat a non-stick or cast-iron tawa and lightly grease.

  • Spread Dosa – Pour batter and spread gently into a thin circle.

  • Cook – Drizzle oil around edges; cook until underside turns golden. Flip if desired.

  • Serve – Remove once cooked through and lightly crisp.

🍷 Optional Serving Notes

Serve hot with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or sambar

Makes a colorful addition to breakfast or weekend brunch

Can be packed for tiffin when eaten fresh

Pairs well with mild, non-spicy accompaniments

πŸ’¬ Soulful Note

There’s something comforting about familiar foods dressed in quiet variation β€”

enough to feel new, yet deeply reassuring.

πŸ“š Cook’s Wisdom / FAQs

πŸ“šCook's Wisdom:

  • Finely grate beetroot to avoid tearing the dosa

  • Do not overmix β€” gentle folding keeps batter airy

  • Best served fresh for soft texture

  • Add cumin or green chili for variation

πŸ“Š Nutrition (Per Serving β€” Approx.)

  • Calories 160

  • Protein 4g

  • Carbs 28g

  • Fat 4g

  • Fiber 3g

πŸƒπŸŒΆπŸƒ The Bottom Line

Beetroot dosa brings nourishment wrapped in familiarity β€” simple, warm, and quietly joyful.

🧑 Meet the Heart Behind the Spice

Maya Shetty – Stirred By Spice Author Photo

Hi, I’m Maya Shetty β€” cook, storyteller, and spice lover.

Through Stirred By Spice, I share recipes that warm both the kitchen and the heart β€” where simple ingredients and warm flavors turn everyday meals into moments of connection.

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