Paneer Dosa

Method

1. 1

   Make dosa batter: Use well-fermented regular dosa batter.

2. 2

   Make paneer filling: Crumble 200g paneer. Heat 1 tbsp oil, add half tsp cumin seeds, 1 finely chopped onion, 1 chopped green chilli and cook 4 minutes. Add crumbled paneer, half tsp turmeric, half tsp red chilli powder and salt. Mix and cook 3 minutes. Cool slightly.

3. 3

   Heat tawa: Heat a flat tawa on medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Oil the tawa: Drizzle half tsp oil and spread.

5. 5

   Pour dosa batter: Pour a ladle of batter and spread into a thin round.

6. 6

   Add oil: Drizzle half tsp oil around edges. Cook 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add paneer filling: Place 2-3 tbsp paneer filling in the centre of the dosa while the top is still slightly wet.

8. 8

   Fold: Fold the dosa over the filling.

9. 9

   Cook: Press gently with a spatula and cook 1 more minute until base is golden.

10. 10

    Serve: Paneer dosa is a filling protein-rich breakfast. Serve with coconut chutney and tomato chutney.