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    Millet Flour Dosa | Instant Millet Dosa

    Last Updated On: Jun 5, 2025 by Sharmilee J

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    Millet Flour Dosa is a quick and healthy dosa. This is an instant dosa that you can make without soaking, grinding, or fermenting. This recipe uses millet flour and rice flour. It takes only a few minutes to make. This dosa is light and crisp just like rava dosa. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Learn to make perfect millet dosa with the help of step by step instructions and pictures.

    millet flour dosa served with chutney and podi

    The dosa batter is easy and instant to mix. You don’t need any special steps. Just make sure the batter is not too thick or too thin. Heat the pan well. Pour the batter like you do for rava dosa. It spreads on its own and makes a lace-like pattern. Millets are full of fiber and nutrients. So, this dosa is healthy and tasty.

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    • About Millet Flour Dosa
    • Millet Flour Dosa Ingredients
    • How to make Millet Flour Dosa Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving & Storage
    • FAQS
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    About Millet Flour Dosa

    Millet Flour Dosa is thin and crisp that even kids would love to eat. It is made by mixing millet flour and rice flour along with spices and herbs for flavor. The batter is watery and does not need to soak, grind or ferment. This makes it great for when you want to cook quickly. It is a good option for busy mornings or quick meals.

    You don’t have to plan ahead. Just mix the ingredients, check the batter consistency, and start making dosas. The texture is like rava dosa—light and crispy with small holes on top. You will like how it tastes. It is a simple recipe but very satisfying and comforting dish.

    You can use any millet flour you like. Ragi, bajra, jowar, or multi-millet flour all work well. Rice flour helps make the dosa crisp. Onions and curry leaves add nice flavor. This dosa is easy, tasty, and healthier than regular dosa. It is a great way to add variety to your meals.

    I make this dosa often when I am in a hurry or don’t have regular dosa batter ready. It is a simple and satisfying recipe. The dosa turns out perfect when the pan is hot and the batter is just right.

    millet flour dosa served with chutney and podi

    Millet Flour Dosa Ingredients

    • Millet Flour – is the key ingredient. You can use any millet flour of your choice like ragi, bajra, or jowar that is readily available in stores.
    • Rice Flour – Adds texture and helps make the dosa crisp and prevents it from being too soft. You can use homemade or store bought rice flour of your choice.
    • Onion – I used finely chopped onion, it adds a mild sweetness and crunch to every bite. But you can skip it if you don’t like it.
    • Curry Leaves – Gives a nice aroma and flavor – can be chopped or torn before adding.
    • Green Chilli – Adds spice to the dosa. Adjust according to your spice preference.
    • Oil – Used for cooking the dosa – helps in making the dosa crisp and easy to remove from the pan.

    Why This Recipe Works

    • It’s an instant recipe that needs no fermentation or grinding.
    • This recipe has crisp, light, and a lovely lace-like texture.
    • It’s a healthier alternative to regular dosa.
    • It can be easily customized with different flours.
    • It’s a great option when you want something quick, simple, and filling.

    Similar Recipes

    • Ragi Dosa
    • Millet Dosa
    • Wheat Dosa
    • Oats Dosa
    • Adai

    How to make Millet Flour Dosa Step by Step

    1.In a mixing bowl – add millet flour, rice flour, onion, curry leaves, chili and required salt. Mix it well. Then add water little by little.

    how to make millet flour dosa step1

    2.Mix it well using a whisk without any lumps. It should be runny so that while we pour the batter should spread by itself. Now the batter is ready.

    how to make millet flour dosa step2

    3.Heat a dosa tawa, take a ladle full of batter and pour it first in the outer circle, then pour to fill in the center to fill the uncovered areas like how we do for rava dosa. Cook in mediium flame. The dosa should be thin so don’t pour over then we will get thick dosas. Drizzle oil and cook until the top looks cooked. Fold and serve hot.

    how to make millet flour dosa step3

    Your dosa is ready! Serve with idli podi / any chutney of your choice.

    Expert Tips

    • Use any millet flour – you can use ragi, bajra, jowar or even a mix of millets can be used for this recipe.
    • Batter Consistency – The batter should be very watery so that it spreads on its own when poured.
    • Do not spread – Pour it from a height in a circular motion like rava dosa. Let it naturally fill in the gaps.
    • Preheat well – The pan must be hot. Sprinkle water to check—if it sizzles immediately, it’s ready.
    • Adjust consistency – The batter thickens up as it rests. You can add a little water and stir before making each dosa.

    Serving & Storage

    Serve them hot and fresh with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, or idli podi.
    These dosas taste best when served immediately as they lose their crispness on cooling.

    You can store the leftover batter in the fridge for a day. Before using, bring it to room temperature, stir well, and add a little water if it has thickened.

    FAQS

    1.Can I use any millet flour for this recipe?

    Yes, you can use ragi, jowar, bajra, or mixed millet flour—whichever you prefer.

    2.Do I need to ferment the batter?

    No, this is an instant dosa recipe. No soaking, grinding or fermenting needed.

    3.Why does my dosa get holes?

    The dosa tawa should be hot when you pour the dosa. Also the batter should be watery else holes will not be formed.

    4.Can I skip onion and green chili?

    Yes, they are added for flavor but the dosa will still turn out fine without them.

    millet flour dosa served with chutney and podi

    If you have any more questions about this millet flour dosa do mail me at sharmispassions@gmail.com. In addition, follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest ,Youtube and Twitter .

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    Millet Flour Dosa Recipe | Instant Millet Dosa Recipe

    Millet Flour Dosa is a quick and healthy dosa. This is an instant dosa that you can make without soaking, grinding, or fermenting. This recipe uses millet flour and rice flour. It takes only a few minutes to make. This dosa is light and crisp just like rava dosa. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Learn to make perfect millet dosa with the help of step by step instructions and pictures.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup millet flour
    • 1/4 cup rice flour
    • 1 small sized onion
    • 1 tablespoon curry leaves
    • 1 small green chili
    • 3/4 to 1 cup water
    • oil as required
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl – add millet flour, rice flour, onion, curry leaves, chili and required salt. Mix it well. Then add water little by little.
    • Mix it well using a whisk without any lumps. It should be runny so that while we pour the batter should spread by itself. Now the batter is ready.
    • Heat a dosa tawa, take a ladle full of batter and pour it first in the outer circle, then pour to fill in the center to fill the uncovered areas like how we do for rava dosa. Cook in medium flame. The dosa should be thin so don't pour over then we will get thick dosas.
    • Drizzle oil and cook until the top looks cooked. Fold and serve hot.
    • Your Millet Flour dosa is ready! Serve with idli podi / any chutney of your choice.

    Notes

    • Use any millet flour – you can use ragi, bajra, jowar or even a mix of millets can be used for this recipe.
    • Batter Consistency – The batter should be very watery so that it spreads on its own when poured.
    • Do not spread – Pour it from a height in a circular motion like rava dosa. Let it naturally fill in the gaps.
    • Preheat well – The pan must be hot. Sprinkle water to check—if it sizzles immediately, it’s ready.
    • Adjust consistency – The batter thickens up as it rests. You can add a little water and stir before making each dosa.
    Nutrition Facts
    Millet Flour Dosa Recipe | Instant Millet Dosa Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (200 g)
    Calories 221 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Sodium 83mg4%
    Potassium 163mg5%
    Carbohydrates 46g15%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 560IU11%
    Vitamin C 303mg367%
    Calcium 83mg8%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Selvarani Ganesan

      January 16, 2015 at 11:33 am

      Millets dosa….Quick n Healthy recipe….nice

      Reply
    2. Nivedhanams Sowmya

      January 16, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      awesome presentation… so droolworthy clicks and I am loving the way you have served it in plantain leaf…

      Reply
    3. Divs

      January 16, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      dosas look so perfectly crispy and yummy like rava dosa. love the presentation!

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        July 05, 2015 at 2:38 am

        I got it here in Townhall,Coimbatore.Just avoid retaining moisture in the pan, just wipe off with a cloth and keep to avoid rust

        Reply
    4. Kaajal Bhawnani

      July 04, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      Hey from where did u buy the cast iron pan. I.recently heard about it but unable to understand how to prep it and save from rust etc ..
      can u help with some guidelines please as a special request .thanks so mch

      Reply
    5. Haru

      August 20, 2015 at 11:52 am

      Can I make this without adding rice flour?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        August 20, 2015 at 12:37 pm

        You can try but adding rice flour gives crispness to the dosa

        Reply
    6. Vandana

      February 10, 2018 at 11:56 am

      Can i use wheat flour instead of rice flour to make dosa?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        March 09, 2018 at 8:37 pm

        You can try and see

        Reply
    7. Ranji

      December 09, 2018 at 11:10 am

      Hi Sharmi, can I add dosa mavu instead of rice flout

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        January 15, 2019 at 9:10 am

        yes you can

        Reply
    8. Hema

      December 12, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      Great gluten free option !

      Reply
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