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Delicious Indian Crepes with Zesty Veggie Masala

Enjoy savory Indian crepes made with coconut, filled with a zesty masala of onion, garlic, ginger, and serrano pepper.
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or clarified butter
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 serrano pepper (chopped)
  • 2 small-medium zucchini (chopped)
  • 2 small-medium summer squash (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon spicy curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup semolina flour
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 green onion (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet, toast the coconut over medium heat until golden brown, then transfer to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the same skillet. Sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped serrano pepper for 3-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • Add the chopped zucchini, chopped summer squash, spicy curry powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the spices are aromatic.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and 1 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  • While the masala simmers, prepare the rava dosai batter. In a bowl, combine the semolina flour, rice flour, all-purpose flour, chopped green onion, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of water until you achieve a thin, smooth batter; add more water if necessary.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and generously grease it with oil. Stir the dosa batter well. Pour about 1/2 cup of batter into the hot skillet, immediately spreading it in a rapid circular motion to form a thin, even crepe. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of oil or butter around the edges and over the top of the crepe while it cooks.
  • Cook the dosa for approximately 2 minutes, or until the edges begin to lift and the underside is golden brown and spotted. Carefully flip the dosa and cook for another minute. Transfer the cooked dosa to a plate and repeat the process with the remaining batter, keeping the dosas warm.
  • Stir the coconut milk into the thickened vegetable masala until well combined. Remove the masala from the heat. Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro and the toasted coconut.
  • To serve, spoon a generous portion of the masala onto one half of a warm dosa. Fold the other half of the dosa over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

- Ensure your dosa batter is thin; it should pour easily like heavy cream.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking dosas; work in batches.
- Adjust serrano pepper for desired heat level in both masala and dosa.
Allergens: Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.