OKRA DOSA (VENDAIKKAI, BHINDI)
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Bhindi masala, Okra Curry, Stuffed Okra, Sambar ...... etc are all regular dishes we make using Okra. This Okra Dosa is little different from the above list. If you are okra lover then sure its for you and you should definitely give it a try. I make this very often and we all love this a lot. The sliced okra which we add to the batter is well roasted when making dosas, it gives a nice texture and you feel the crunchiness in every bite. You can have this with Idli spice powder, Coconut chutney, Onion chutney. It still tastes great on its own, to enjoy the full flavor I prefer to eat them without any condiments.
Please read my note before trying this...Happy eating :)
Ingredients :
Idli rice - 1 cup
Raw rice - 1 cup
Okra - 5 or 6
Green chilli - 8 (adjust according to spice level)
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - few chopped
Coriander leaves - few chopped finely
Okra - 7 or 8 sliced very finely for the batter
Mustard - 1 1/4 tsp
Salt
Water- To adjust the consistency of the batter.

Method :
1. Soak the rice for few hours, and now grind the rice, 5 or 6 okra's, green chilli, asafoetida, salt to fine batter.
2.Dilute the batter thin like rawa dosa batter.
3. Season with mustard and curry leaves. Add the coriander leaves.
4. Add sliced okra's to the batter.
5. Now heat the Skillet, Pour a ladle full of batter starting from the edge of the skillet.
6. The middle part is filled by it own as the batter is thin and runny.
7. Fill the unfilled part by slightly pouring the batter.
8. Add 1/4 tsp of oil around once it is roasted, just flip it over and make it crispy.
Happy eating :)

Note :
1. Grind the batter at least 2 hrs before, to get very crispy dosa.
2.You can grind the batter in the evening, keep it in the fridge and can be used for morning breakfast.
3. Add the sliced okra only when you are ready to make Dosas. If you add it before it makes the batter slimy and its difficult to make dosa.
4. Reserve half batter separately before adding okra , because you cannot keep the leftover batter after adding the sliced okra, as I said it will make the batter slimy.
5. Since we are adding the okra while grinding the batter, it gives nice volume to the batter and you can make at least 20 to 25 dosa for the measurement I have given.
6.Add water to the batter whenever you need to thin it.

Tips :
One more tip for this okra is while grinding the urad dhal for making Idli's , if the quality of urad dhal is not good it does not foam right , Just add 1 chopped okra, it gives nice foam and your Idli comes out very soft too.
Please read my note before trying this...Happy eating :)
Ingredients :
Idli rice - 1 cup
Raw rice - 1 cup
Okra - 5 or 6
Green chilli - 8 (adjust according to spice level)
Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - few chopped
Coriander leaves - few chopped finely
Okra - 7 or 8 sliced very finely for the batter
Mustard - 1 1/4 tsp
Salt
Water- To adjust the consistency of the batter.

Method :
1. Soak the rice for few hours, and now grind the rice, 5 or 6 okra's, green chilli, asafoetida, salt to fine batter.
2.Dilute the batter thin like rawa dosa batter.
3. Season with mustard and curry leaves. Add the coriander leaves.
4. Add sliced okra's to the batter.
5. Now heat the Skillet, Pour a ladle full of batter starting from the edge of the skillet.
6. The middle part is filled by it own as the batter is thin and runny.
7. Fill the unfilled part by slightly pouring the batter.
8. Add 1/4 tsp of oil around once it is roasted, just flip it over and make it crispy.
Happy eating :)

Note :
1. Grind the batter at least 2 hrs before, to get very crispy dosa.
2.You can grind the batter in the evening, keep it in the fridge and can be used for morning breakfast.
3. Add the sliced okra only when you are ready to make Dosas. If you add it before it makes the batter slimy and its difficult to make dosa.
4. Reserve half batter separately before adding okra , because you cannot keep the leftover batter after adding the sliced okra, as I said it will make the batter slimy.
5. Since we are adding the okra while grinding the batter, it gives nice volume to the batter and you can make at least 20 to 25 dosa for the measurement I have given.
6.Add water to the batter whenever you need to thin it.

Tips :
One more tip for this okra is while grinding the urad dhal for making Idli's , if the quality of urad dhal is not good it does not foam right , Just add 1 chopped okra, it gives nice foam and your Idli comes out very soft too.
unique and interesting recipe!
Interesting,very nice dosa,would love to try it...but i couldnt view the pic...will come back to view it later on..
nice post..liked ur presentation too.
very innovative to use okra in dosa..kudos to you!!
Lovely presentation, looks so crispy!
This is something so new and impressive. Will surely give it a try. :)
woow!!!looks so crispy,,,nice presentation...
Dosas look so crispy and well decorated. Great Work...
Deepa
Love the innovation.Okra my daughters favorite...........
new and crispy dosa..
Interesting and yummy dosa.. Nice click..
Looks lovely. I heard about this once on mallika badrinath show, but never tried it..Will try your version soon..
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this is a completely new dish 4 me...very nice.....will definitely try...thanks for sharing....
Lovely presentation..Okra dosa is new to me...
Your dosas look so thin and crisp.
Wow!!!! such an innovative dosa...will try it for sure.
Looks so crispy, feel like having a bite!
When I was a kid, I used to eat Plain dosa but stuffed with vendakkai poriyal instead of aloo masala - was one of my favorties. This looks exquisite - and I love love vendakkai - will surely try it sometime!
Dear Pavithra
Very nice recipe indeed and Okra is my favourite. WIll try as soon as I am back. Also thank you so much for giving those small and valuable tips on this Dosa and the idli at the end too.
Have a nice weekend
Very innovative never heard of okra dosas.
Hey Pavithra, I know about this dosa from my MIL she made this while she was with us here... I wanted to make a post sometime you beat me ;D... Btw is this Madurai Spl??? Looks very nice and crispy!!!
ah, I still haven't tried cooking with okra. this sounds fantastic!
Look paper thin ur dosa, crispy and lacy!
Very innovative and interesting recipe Pavithra. Dosa looks very thin and crispy, superb idea:)
And your new template looks awesome, gr8 selection dear!!!
Never heard of this okra dosa before. DS would love this as he loves anything with okra in it.
Unique and crispy dosa looks superb...
Looks so crisp and delicious... that is a nice tip to make idlis soft Pavithra.
Wow that a very creative of u Pavi..a different doas...will try and let u know
Grt Idea!!!!Liked ur healthy unique recipe
Very unique and interesting idea ! The dosas look crisp and delicious !
Lovely innovative recipe . i love the crispy texture of the Dosa .
- Smita
@ Little Food Junction
wow interesting!!!!!!
new and intersting recipe.beautiful presentation
New and interesting dosa....looks cripsy and healthy too!
Hi Pavithra, very interesting dosa and liked ur tip a lot. Will love to try this crisp version. Thanks for sharing dear.Bookmarked!
yummy n crispy dosa
So cool,i have seen this in a cook book,but never knew it cill come out so nice and crispy,i should try this out!
Interesting Dosa!!!!
Looks crispy dear :-)
looks wonderful... okra in dosa ?
oh wow, thats a very unique recipe with okra! lovely presentation, as always!
I heard urad dal can be replaced with okra but never tried dosa looks crisp and thin. Thanks for sharing this.
This is such an interesting use of okra! loved it..so crispy dosas! very tempting!
Neer Dosa with a change..... Very uniquely made... The look is so adorable..... But wanted to know grinding the bhindi, would it not make the batter very slimy..... Eww! the very thought makes me jump! But I am really surprised & so was my hubby.... Bookmarked it for a try..... As usual wonderful with both your creations..... presentation & preparation.....
Ash....
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Wow Pavithra...very interesting dosas...looks so crispy and inviting...I have bookmarked this dear :)
I've tried all the veggies except okra in dosa. will try next time. Looks delicious.
I have never heard about okra dosa. Absolutely new, unique and interesting recipe. Looks yummy and crispy. Thank you very much for this wonderful recipe.
such crispy looking dosas..too good.
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Great stuff!
Whooo that looks crispy, very innovative and interesting recipe.
Wow!!! This is the first time I am hearing about Okra Dosa...very innovative:) looks great and I have to try this out as you know I am a big bhindi fan:)
Adding Okra to Dosa ! Wow what more innovation do we need :)
Beautiful clicks dear...Pkre dosa sounds crispy and yummy..
This is something new to me! Looks yummy! ;)
wow!!!dis is new recipe to me... dosa looks crispy like a papad ..