Snacks Recipes - Red Lentil Dosas

Ingredients

• 50g.2 oz split black beans

• 50g/2 oz red lentils

• 50g/2 oz yellow split peas

• 100g/4 oz long-grain rice

• 450ml/1/2 pt water

• 60ml/4 tbsp grated (shredded) coconut

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp asafoetida

• 30ml/2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

• salt

• oil for frying

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Method:

1. Soak the split beans, lentils, peas and rice in the water for 2 hours. Grind coarsely. Stir in the coconut, onion, asafoetida, coriander and salt and mix to a smooth batter.

2. Heat a heavy-based pan and smear with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and spread to a 15cm/6 in circle.

3. Pour a spoonful of oil around the edges and cook for about 2 minutes until each side is golden. Serve hot with coconut chutney.