Navratri Special – Buckwheat (Kuttu) Dosa Recipe

Looking for a crispy, filling, and healthy dish to enjoy during Navratri fasting? Try this Buckwheat (Kuttu) Dosa, a wholesome vrat-friendly recipe that’s both tasty and nourishing. Paired with refreshing cucumber-groundnut raita, this dish is a perfect balance of crunch, spice, and cooling flavors.

✨ Why Choose Buckwheat for Fasting?

Buckwheat, also known as kuttu, is a powerhouse grain substitute commonly used during fasting. It’s gluten-free, rich in fiber, high in protein, and helps keep you full for longer. Combined with arbi (colocassia roots) and spices, it makes a great base for delicious dosas without wheat or rice.

🍽 Ingredients

For the dosa batter:

• Buckwheat flour – 5 tbsp

• Boiled arbi (colocassia roots) – 2 tbsp

• Ajwain seeds – a pinch

• Green chilli paste – ½ tsp

• Ginger paste – ½ tsp

• Red chilli powder – ½ tsp

• Ghee – 1 tsp

• Salt – to taste

For the cucumber raita:

• Cucumber – 1 big

• Curd – ½ cup

• Groundnuts (crushed) – 2 tbsp

• Coriander (chopped) – 2 tbsp

• Salt & sugar – as needed

👩‍🍳 Method

1. In a bowl, mash the boiled arbi and mix with buckwheat flour and salt.

2. Add water gradually, stirring in one direction, until smooth flowing batter forms.

3. Mix in ajwain, red chilli powder, ginger paste, and green chilli paste.

4. Heat a nonstick pan, pour a ladle of batter, and spread into a thin dosa.

5. Cook for a few minutes, drizzling ghee around the edges for crispiness.

6. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.

7. For the raita: Mix grated cucumber with curd, crushed peanuts, coriander, salt, and sugar.

8. Serve hot dosa with chilled cucumber-groundnut raita.

🌿 Health Benefits

• Buckwheat: Gluten-free, high in protein, good for heart health

• Arbi: Provides energy and keeps you full during fasting

• Curd & cucumber: Cooling, aids digestion

• Groundnuts: Adds crunch and healthy fats

🙌 Final Tip

Enjoy this light yet filling Navratri dosa as a wholesome meal or snack. Perfect to keep your energy levels up while fasting without compromising on taste.