Description
Spring roll-style crispy dosa rolls filled with an Indian-Chinese veggie stir-fry. A lighter, gluten-free, and vegan twist on a classic.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil (sunflower, avocado, or canola)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1-inch piece ginger, finely chopped
- 1-2 green chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
- Mixed Veggies (see Variations):
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 medium green cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 medium purple cabbage, shredded (or more green cabbage)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced along its length
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 tsp finely ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced, for finishing
- 4-5 sprigs of cilantro/coriander leaves, chopped, for finishing
For the Dosa Wrappers:
- 2 cups store-bought dosa or adai batter of choice (see FAQs & Notes)
- Neutral cooking oil or ghee, for greasing and cooking
For Serving:
- Maggi Hot & Sweet Tomato Chili Sauce or any sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Make the filling:
Heat oil in a wok or wide skillet over medium-high heat. - Add garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add onion, both cabbages, carrots, and bell pepper.
- Stir-fry for a minute.
- Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
- Toss well and continue sautéing for 3–4 more minutes, just until the veggies are tender-crisp (see FAQs & Notes for helpful tips)
- Take the pan off the heat.
- Finish off with half the amount of sliced green onions and chopped cilantro/coriander leaves, reserving some for final plating.
- Set aside.
- Cook the dosas:
Pre-heat a nonstick or cast iron flat pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. - Lightly grease it.
- Using a ladle, pour about ½ cup of batter in the center of the pan.
- Using the back side of the ladle, spread the batter onto the pan using a concentric circular motion into a 6–8 inch round and canvas paper thin crepe (see FAQs & Notes for helpful tips).
- Drizzle a few drops of oil over it and around the edges.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until golden and crisp at the bottom.
- Flip and cook for another minute on the other side.
- Assemble and roll:
Transfer the cooked dosa onto a work surface or a cutting board. - Spoon a thin line of the prepared veggie filling along the center.
- Roll the dosa tightly over the filling into a log.
- Let it rest seam-side down for 1 minute to seal.
Slice and serve:
- Slice into 2-inch pieces.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro/coriander leaves.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with chili sauce.