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A savory South Indian crepe with a crispy golden exterior, generously filled with a spicy and aromatic minced meat masala. It's a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a special breakfast or a satisfying dinner.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Dosa Batter (1 Day Ahead)
Cook the Kheema Filling
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A savory South Indian crepe with a crispy golden exterior, generously filled with a spicy and aromatic minced meat masala. It's a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a special breakfast or a satisfying dinner.
This south_indian recipe takes 90 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 542.7 calories per serving with 25.31g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or dinner.
Assemble the Kheema Dosas
Serve Immediately
Substitute minced mutton with minced chicken, turkey, or lamb. Adjust cooking time accordingly as chicken cooks faster.
Replace the minced meat with crumbled paneer, mashed potatoes, or soya granules for a delicious vegetarian alternative.
Incorporate finely chopped carrots, green peas, or bell peppers into the kheema filling for added nutrition and texture.
For extra heat, add a pinch of black pepper powder or increase the amount of red chili powder in the kheema masala.
The combination of minced mutton and urad dal provides a high-quality protein boost, essential for muscle building, repair, and overall body function.
Mutton is a great source of heme iron, which is easily absorbed by the body and helps in preventing anemia and boosting energy levels.
The dosa batter is fermented, which increases the bioavailability of nutrients and introduces probiotics that support a healthy digestive system.
The complex carbohydrates from the rice and dal in the dosa provide a steady supply of energy, keeping you full and active for longer.
A single Kheema Dosa contains approximately 350-400 calories. A standard serving of two dosas would be around 700-800 calories, making it a substantial and filling meal.
Kheema Dosa can be part of a balanced diet. It is a good source of protein from the meat and lentils, and carbohydrates for energy. The fermented batter is beneficial for gut health. However, it is also calorie-dense, so portion control is key.
Yes, absolutely! The kheema filling can be prepared 1-2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Simply reheat it before making the dosas.
Lack of crispiness is usually due to three factors: incorrect tawa temperature (too low), thick batter, or not enough oil. Ensure the tawa is hot, the batter is spread thin, and you use a little oil around the edges.
Yes, using good quality store-bought dosa batter is a great time-saver. You may need to adjust its consistency by adding a small amount of water before use.
Kheema Dosa is a complete meal on its own but is traditionally served with coconut chutney, sambar, or a cooling onion raita to balance the spicy filling.