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    Home » Indian Breakfast recipes » Idli | Dosa

    Dosa Scramble | Dosa Bhurji

    Published: Mar 4, 2016 · by Nisha

    Before I could begin, I have to thank Archana of  The Mad Scientists kitchen for this recipe. During one of the conversations she suggested to a friend why don't you serve "Scrambled Dosa", if your dosas do not turn out properly!. That was the inspiration for today's post. I scrambled my perfectly round dosas and spiced it up with our beloved south Indian spices. It was absolutely delicious. A small variation to the most popular breakfast in the subcontinent.
    Dosa Scramble

     

    Everyone loves Dosa and this recipe can be adjusted based on to whom it is served. If it is for kids, you can reduce the spice and throw in lots of veggie goodness. If it is for the grown-ups use all the spices in your pantry and it is a treat.
    Dosa Scramble

     

    Mamidikaya Pappu | Mango Dal | Mangai Paruppu

    Dosa Scramble | Dosa Bhurji

    Scrambled dosa spiced up with Milagai podi!

    Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 30 Mins | Total Time: 40 Mins | Serves: 2

    Ingredients

    • 10 thick Dosas, chopped into small bits
    • 2 tablespoon Gingely oil (1)
    • ¼ teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon Urad Dal
    • 2 Sprigs of Curry leaves, chopped (2)
    • ¼ Cup chopped Small Onions (1)
    • 2-3 teaspoon Milagai Podi (3)
    • Few coriander leaves for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Make about ten thick dosas. Make them into small bits and keep aside. Cover and keep it. (4)
    2. In a pan, heat gingely oil. Once hot, add the mustard seeds and let it splutter. Then add the urad dal, curry leaves and green chillies. Stir them quick and let the dal turn golden brown.
    3. Then add the chopped onions and sautee until it turns translucent.
    4. Now add the chopped dosa and milagai podi. Mix it well. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot. (5)
    5. Serve this with coconut chutney and Sambhar.

    Notes

    1. Gingely oil and small onions (sambar vengayam) goes very well in this recipe. If you have it, add only this.  Otherwise substitute with regular cooking oil and onions.
    2. Try to add more curry leaves in this recipe as it enhances the taste.
    3. Milagai podi is a spice powder that we use to have with idly and dosa. Increase or decrease the amount  based on the level of sourness in dosa. If it is more sour, you might need to add more. If you don't have this, use ½ teaspoon red chilli powder or more as per your spice level.
    4. Do not make thin crispy dosa for this recipe. It will give a dry dish at the end. So the dosas have to be very spongy and thick, just like a pancake.
    5. Serve this hot and immediately as this becomes dry and brittle when it is kept for a long time.

    This post is for Blogging Marathon 62 under the theme "Bhurji". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 62 here. 

     

    View other "Idli | Dosa" recipes

    • Adai recipe, South Indian lentils dosa ( pancakes )
    • Podi Dosa
      Podi Dosa - Dosa with Milagai Podi
    • Green Uthappam
      Green Uthappam - with coriander leaves and chillies
    • Grilled Corn & Paneer Dosa

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    Comments

    1. Srivalli says

      April 12, 2016 at 9:32 am

      What what an idea...trust Arch to live up to her name..and you for creating such beautiful picture for us to always remember..one would have never thought of doing this with dosas...very nice..this is what I love best abt our group..I throw random challenges, everybody comes out with flying colours!..in this case scattered bits to perfection..lol

      Reply
    2. Kalyani says

      March 21, 2016 at 9:38 am

      ah ! I think this was for my dosas :)) what an idea to live it out, Thank u Arch and Now, Nisha 🙂 any leftover dosas would be used up !

      Reply
    3. Pavani N says

      March 10, 2016 at 2:00 am

      Very interesting bhurji recipe Nisha. It sounds delicious.

      Reply
    4. Amara Annapaneni says

      March 08, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Interesting dish, I would prefer dosa over idli for the podi. Will sure try.

      Reply
    5. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      March 08, 2016 at 2:45 am

      Oh my! This is perfect with the left over dosai. I am going to deliberately make extra dosai to make this 🙂

      Reply
    6. Usha says

      March 06, 2016 at 10:44 pm

      Nice way to use up leftover dosa or not so perfect dosa. Nice recipe.

      Reply
    7. Gayathri Kumar says

      March 06, 2016 at 12:01 pm

      Looks so delicious.

      Reply
    8. Archana Potdar says

      March 06, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Nisha I must say I had forgotten the conversation but thanks for the credits. I will prefer the dosa a lot more :D.Its yum.

      Reply
    9. Sapana Behl says

      March 06, 2016 at 2:54 am

      Dosa bhurji looks tempting and sounds very filling too.

      Reply
    10. Priya Suresh says

      March 05, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Thats really brilliant to serve dosas this way, excellent bhurji Nisha..Well done.

      Reply
    11. Suma Gandlur says

      March 05, 2016 at 1:58 am

      This would make a great treat if one ends up with left over dosas. I think I would prefer it to over podium idlis. 🙂

      Reply
    12. rajani says

      March 05, 2016 at 12:11 am

      Similar to idli upma or podi idli...well, I am going to make this for brunch tomorrow.

      Reply
    13. Sarita says

      March 04, 2016 at 10:33 pm

      Scrambled dosa looks interesting! Must have tasted yummy.

      Reply

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