Millet Masala Dosa has become one of the most trending healthy Indian breakfast recipes of 2025, especially due to the millet revolution across India. Restaurants, home cooks, and fitness communities now prefer millets like foxtail millet (thinai), little millet (samai) and barnyard millet (kuthiraivali) as a healthier replacement for white rice.

This Millet Masala Dosa is crispy, golden, nutritious, diabetic-friendly, and rich in fiber. Unlike traditional dosa batter which uses polished rice, this recipe uses 70% foxtail millet + 30% urad dal, delivering the same texture with much better health benefits.

Let’s make this crispy, aromatic, healthy Millet Masala Dosa with a classic potato masala filling.

🥣 Ingredients for Millet Masala Dosa

(Serves 4–5)

For Millet Dosa Batter

• 2 cups foxtail millet (thinai)
• ½ cup whole urad dal (ulundhu)
• 2 tbsp poha (optional, for softness)
• 1 tsp methi seeds
• Water as needed
• Salt to taste

For Masala Filling

• 3 medium potatoes, boiled & mashed
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup water

Optional Toppings

• Ghee
• Chutney powder
• Coriander leaves

How to Make Millet Masala Dosa (Step-by-Step)

1. Prepare Millet Dosa Batter

1.1 Wash & Soak

• Rinse foxtail millet thoroughly 3–4 times until the water runs clear.
• Soak millets, urad dal, and methi seeds separately for 4 hours.
• If using poha, soak it for 10 minutes before grinding.

1.2 Grind to Smooth Batter

• First grind urad dal with methi to a fluffy consistency.
• Grind millets and poha into a smooth batter.
• Combine both, add salt, and mix well.

1.3 Ferment Overnight

• Ferment for 8–12 hours in a warm place.
• Batter should double in size and turn airy.

2. Prepare Classic Masala Filling

2.1 Temper Spices

Heat oil → add mustard → cumin → curry leaves → green chilli.

2.2 Add Onions

Sauté until translucent.

2.3 Finish the Masala

Add turmeric → potatoes → salt → splash of water → mix until soft and creamy.

3. Make Crispy Millet Masala Dosa

• Heat tawa on medium-high.
• Pour a ladle of batter and spread in circular motion.
• Drizzle ½ tsp oil or ghee.
• Cook until edges turn crisp and golden.
• Spread potato masala, fold, and serve hot.

Health Benefits of Millet Masala Dosa

Millets are rich in:

• plant protein
• iron & B-vitamins
• dietary fiber
• slow-digesting carbs
• This makes Millet Masala Dosa excellent for:
• weight management
• diabetic diet
• thyroid balance
• gut health
• gluten-free lifestyle

Serving & Plating Suggestions

• Serve with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, and sambar.
• Brush dosa with ghee for restaurant-style aroma.
• Add chutney powder inside for spice lovers.

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

• Store batter in refrigerator for 3 days.
• Leftover masala can be refrigerated for 2 days.
• For weekly meal prep, store millets washed and sun-dried to speed up the soaking process.

Quick Facts

Recipe Tips & Variations

• Replace foxtail millet with barnyard or little millet.
• Add 2 tbsp chana dal to urad dal for extra crispness.
• If batter is too thick, dilute with a little water before making dosas.
• Fermentation is the key for softness and pores.

Useful Internal Links

• Try our Instant Rava Uttapam for quick breakfast ideas.

• For more millet goodness, check Kodo Millet Pongal.

• Learn more about the health benefits of millets at the Government of India – Millets Initiative.

This Millet Masala Dosa recipe is one of the best healthy Indian breakfasts you can make at home. It delivers the crispiness of traditional dosa while offering high nutrition, gluten-free benefits, and a light feeling after eating. If you’re switching to millets, this dosa is the perfect recipe to begin your journey.

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Author: Bhimascook Editorial Kitchen
About the Author:
Bhimascook specializes in authentic Indian vegetarian cooking inspired by regional cuisines, indigenous ingredients, and modern nutrition. Our recipes follow strict testing, cultural research, and step-wise validation to ensure accuracy, taste, and health alignment.