Bhagar Dosa / Cheela Recipe – Nutritious Gluten-Free Millet Pancakes

Replace rawa (semolina) from your classic dosa to make a nutritious, gluten-free version. It tastes just as good, if not better  Serve hot with potato sabji, daal, or your favourite chutney.

Preparation & Cooking Time

• Preparation Time: 20 mins + 2 hrs resting time

• Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Bhagar or Sonkan’s Upwas Bhajani flour – 2 cups

• Sour curd / yoghurt (dahi) – 0.5 cup

• Water – to achieve required consistency

• Salt – to taste

• Pepper – 2 tsp (optional)

• Red chilli powder – as per taste (optional)

• Oil – 4 tbsp

• Garnishes / sides – as per taste (optional)

Preparation Steps

1. Mix the Batter

In a large bowl, combine the sour curd with the bhagar flour. Add a little water and mix thoroughly until smooth.

2. Rest the Batter

Keep the mixture aside for about 2 hours. During this time, prepare your garnishes or sides if using.

3. Adjust Consistency & Season

After resting, add water to achieve a slightly runny batter that is easy to pour. Season with salt, pepper, and red chilli powder as desired.

4. Cook the Dosa / Cheela

Heat a flat pan or tawa and lightly oil it. Pour one ladle of the batter and spread it evenly.

5. Flip & Cook

Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Tip: If storing for later, keep the dosas/cheelas in a covered plate to maintain freshness.

6. Repeat

Repeat the cooking process until all the batter is used.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Potato sabji

• Daal

• Your favourite chutney or dips

• Optional garnishes like coriander, grated coconut, or chopped veggies