Quick Yellow Moong Dal Dosa Recipe

11 Nov Quick Yellow Moong Dal Dosa Recipe

Last Updated on November 11, 2025 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Quick Yellow Moong Dal Dosa Recipe with step wise pictorial and video method.

Vegan & Gluten free 

Thin crispy crepes made with the yellow moong dal is such a great protein packed breakfast /snack option made using minimal ingredients, which otherwise you can enjoy any time of the day.

This recipe is such a game changer in the domain of traditional Dosa batter which is otherwise made by overnight soaking and fermentation process.

We came across this recipe about 4 years ago posted by a talented food blogger Mrs. Ruchi Shah on her blog post.

Being North Indian, Dosa is not our forte and we are always hesitant in trying it out. But Ms. Shah explained it so well that in our very first attempt, it came out so well, though not perfect because spreading Dosa on tawa seems simple and easy but actually it involves a level of expertise, which comes with the practice.

Now we made it again and it was almost a success. All thanks to Mrs. Ruchi Shah for being the driving force behind this recipe.

So quick, so easy, no overnight soaking, so fermentation and still this Dosa came out so excellent.

And over the top, this is indeed a very healthy recipe being made with yellow moong dal, which is known for its protein packed richness, fiber and essential nutrients.

It’s good for digestion, helps with weight management, and keeps you full for longer.

Great for people who want a gluten-free, vegan, or diabetic-friendly option.

We love plain Dosa so stuffings here but you can stuff it as well with your favourite stuffing.

However Sambar and Coconut Chutney are the real companies of any Dosa recipe, yet you can enjoy it with green chutney / green chutney premix or tomato chutney as well.

If not making immediately or there’s some leftover batter, you can store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. It doesn’t turn sour like fermented batter and can be used anytime.

So this is one of recipe which proves that healthy eating can be simple, quick, and full of flavor.

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF QUICK MOONG DAL DOSA

Add moong dal and Fenugreek seeds in a bowl. You can also add poha or rice alongwith, if you are not using rice flour later. As we are going to use rice flour, so not adding poha or rice. Wash them well and soak for 2 hours.

MAKING OF BATTER AND DOSA 

Drain the water from the dal but don’t discard the water immediately. We are going to use a part of it later.Transfer dal in a grinder jar. Also add hing, green chilies, salt, cumin seeds and dry ginger powder. Add a bit of reserved water as well.

Grind to a smooth paste.

Transfer the paste in a bowl and also add rice flour. (Don’t add rice flour in case you had soaked poha or rice as well).

Add a bit of that very same water and bring the consistency of batter to dosa batter, thick yet flowing.

Rub oil on tawa. Pour a ladle full of batter and spread like a dosa.

Cook from both the sides but using few drops of oil.

Enjoy with sambar and coconut chutney.

QUICK YELLOW MOONG DAL DOSA RECIPE – RECIPE CARD

Quick Yellow Moong Dal Dosa Recipe

Quick Yellow Moong Dal Dosa is a protein-rich, crispy, and healthy South Indian breakfast recipe made instantly without fermentation.

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Course Breakfast, snacks

Cuisine South Indian

Ingredients

  

1 cup = 250 ml

FOR SOAKING

• 1.5 cup moong dal
• 2 tsp Fenugreek seeds
• 1/4 cup poha or rice (in case not using rice flour later)
• Water for soaking

FOR PREPARING BATTER & DOSA

• 3 green chilies
• 1/4 tsp hing
• 1 tbsp dry ginger powder (or fresh ginger)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• Water as required (used the same water in which dal was soaked)
• 6 tbsp rice flour (in case haven't used poha or rice alongwith dal)
• Oil as required

Instructions

 

• Add moong dal and Fenugreek seeds in a bowl. You can also add poha or rice alongwith, if you are not using rice flour later. As we are going to use rice flour, so not adding poha or rice.
• Wash them well and soak for 2 hours.

MAKING OF BATTER AND DOSA

• Drain the water from the dal but don't discard the water immediately. We are going to use a part of it later.
• Transfer dal in a grinder jar.
• Also add hing, green chilies, salt, cumin seeds and dry ginger powder. Add a bit of reserved water as well.
• Grind to a smooth paste.
• Transfer the paste in a bowl and also add rice flour. (Don't add rice flour in case you had soaked poha or rice as well).
• Add a bit of that very same water and bring the consistency of batter to dosa batter, thick yet flowing.
• Rub oil on tawa.
• Pour a ladle full of batter and spread like a dosa.
• Cook from both the sides but using few drops of oil.
• Enjoy with sambar and coconut chutney.

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