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Hello dosto, kaise ho sab log. Hope you all are doing super well and keeping fit and healthy. Today, I am so excited to share with you all a truly special recipe that is not just delicious but also super healthy and perfect for your fasting days. We all know how challenging it can be to find interesting and tasty recipes for vrat, right. But fret not, because our favourite bharatzkitchen HINDI channel has once again come to our rescue with an absolutely brilliant creation. They have shown us how to make a new, healthy nashta for vrat that uses less gas and less oil. Arre wah, isn't that just music to our ears. I mean, who does not want to save on gas and oil while still enjoying a hearty and wholesome meal. This recipe is an instant hit and trust me, it is going to be your go to option whenever you are observing a fast or even when you just want a light and healthy meal any day of the week. The joy of cooking this recipe is simply unparalleled, from the aroma filling your kitchen to the satisfaction of serving a home cooked, healthy dish to your loved ones. Chalo, let us dive into the wonderful world of this amazing vrat dosa.
First things first, let us talk about the star of our show, the soft vrat dosa itself. The main ingredient here is sama rice, also known as barnyard millet. This tiny grain is a powerhouse of nutrition and absolutely perfect for fasting periods. Bharat's Kitchen HINDI uses just one cup of sama rice, which is such a convenient quantity for a family meal. You start by taking this sama rice and giving it a good wash. While the video might not explicitly state soaking, generally for dosas, a quick soak can sometimes help with grinding and texture. But with modern blenders, sometimes it is not even necessary. After the rice, you add half a cup of desiccated coconut. Now, this is a brilliant addition, it lends such a lovely subtle sweetness and richness to the dosa. Plus, coconut is known for its healthy fats and gives a wonderful flavour profile. A teaspoon of salt goes in next, to balance out all the flavours. And here is a secret ingredient for that perfect softness and binding a boiled potato. Yes, just one boiled potato. It really helps in getting that smooth, pliable batter and contributes to the soft texture of the dosa. Then, one tablespoon of curd is added. Curd not only helps with the fermentation process, even if it is a quick one for instant dosa, but also adds a slight tang that elevates the taste. Finally, two cups of water are added to help blend everything into a smooth, flowing batter. The key here is to blend everything really well until you get a consistent, lump free mixture. You want it to be smooth like a dream, ready to be spread on the tawa. The consistency should not be too thick, nor too watery, just perfect for pouring and spreading. This batter is truly a magic potion for a healthy and delicious fasting snack.
Now, what is a dosa without a fabulous chutney, right. Bharat's Kitchen HINDI has given us a recipe for a chutney that is absolutely divine and complements the vrat dosa perfectly. This chutney starts with half a cup of roasted peanuts. Roasting the peanuts is a game changer, it brings out their nutty flavour beautifully. Along with the peanuts, you add a quarter cup of desiccated coconut. Again, the coconut adds that creamy texture and natural sweetness. For a little kick, two green chilies go in. You can adjust the quantity of chilies based on your spice preference, of course. A small piece of ginger, about half an inch, adds a lovely aromatic warmth to the chutney. Fresh coriander leaves are a must for that vibrant green colour and refreshing flavour. Then, half a teaspoon of salt and a half a teaspoon of sugar are added. The sugar is crucial here, it balances the spice and tang, giving the chutney a well rounded flavour. Finally, half a cup of water and one tablespoon of curd are added to help in grinding and achieve that perfect smooth consistency. All these ingredients go into a blender and are ground until you have a smooth, delicious chutney. The aroma while blending is just heavenly, a mix of peanuts, coconut, ginger and coriander. You will want to just scoop it up and eat it right then and there. This chutney is not just for vrat dosa, you can have it with idli, vada or even pakoras. It is that versatile and yummy.
But wait, there is more. Bharat's Kitchen HINDI does not just stop at dosa and chutney, they give us a fantastic aloo sabzi recipe too. This sabzi is a true comfort food, especially during fasting. You start with three boiled potatoes. Boiled potatoes are super easy to mash and incorporate flavours. Once they are boiled and cooled a bit, you can lightly mash them. Do not mash them completely into a paste, leave some small chunks for texture. To these potatoes, a quarter cup of roasted peanuts are added. These roasted peanuts add a delightful crunch and a nutty flavour to the sabzi, making it so much more interesting than plain aloo. Then, a teaspoon of salt is added for seasoning. For that zingy freshness, one lemon juice is squeezed in. Lemon juice brightens up the entire dish and adds a lovely tang. Fresh coriander leaves are chopped and added for freshness and visual appeal. Two green chillies are finely chopped and added for that gentle heat. Again, adjust according to your spice preference. Finally, a teaspoon of black pepper powder is added. Black pepper gives a distinct flavour and a slight warmth, which is so comforting. All these ingredients are mixed together gently. You do not want to overmix and make it pasty, just enough to combine everything beautifully. The colours in this sabzi are so appealing, the white potatoes, green coriander and chilies, and the brown peanuts. It is a feast for the eyes even before it touches your palate.
And now for the grand finale, the tadka and the cooking of the dosa. For the tadka, which really elevates the aloo sabzi, you need one tablespoon of desi ghee. Desi ghee adds an incredible aroma and flavour that simply cannot be replicated. Once the ghee is hot, one teaspoon of jeera, or cumin seeds, are added. Let the jeera splutter and release its aromatic oils. Then, some fresh curry leaves are added. The fragrance of curry leaves in hot ghee is just divine, it instantly transports you to a South Indian kitchen. Finally, two to three green chillies are added to the tadka. These chilies can be slit or chopped, depending on how much heat you want to infuse. Once the tadka is ready and fragrant, it is poured over the prepared aloo mixture. Give it a gentle mix, and your aloo sabzi for vrat is ready to be devoured.
Now, coming back to our main event, the soft vrat dosa. Heat your tawa or non stick pan. Make sure it is hot enough but not smoking. You can lightly grease it with a little ghee or oil, remembering our 'कम तेल' mantra. Pour a ladleful of the batter in the centre and gently spread it outwards in a circular motion to form a thin dosa. This is where the magic happens. Cook it on medium low flame. The beauty of this recipe is that it uses 'कम गैस', which means you are cooking it patiently, allowing it to cook through and become beautifully golden brown and crispy on the edges, yet soft in the middle. Once the edges start to lift and it looks cooked from one side, you can flip it or gently fold it. A little ghee or oil around the edges will help it crisp up even more. The sight of these golden brown dosas is so satisfying. Each dosa comes out perfectly, soft, flavourful, and so healthy.
Serving it all together is truly a treat. The soft, fluffy vrat dosa, with the tangy and spicy chutney, and the wholesome aloo sabzi. It is a complete meal in itself, perfect for any fasting occasion or just when you crave something light yet fulfilling. The combination of textures and flavours is simply out of this world. Bharat's Kitchen HINDI has truly outdone themselves with this instant vrat recipe. It is a testament to how traditional fasting foods can be transformed into something modern, healthy, and incredibly delicious without compromising on the authentic taste. This recipe is a keeper, a definite must try for everyone, whether you fast or not. It is simple, it is quick, and it is packed with goodness. So, go ahead, give it a try, and thank me later. You will love the compliments you get when you serve this amazing healthy nashta. Happy cooking, everyone.
