Miniature Food Cooking Challenge

Ingredients

• 2 cups Water (for tea and dosa batter)
• 2 tsp Black Tea Leaves (strong Assam or Darjeeling tea)
• 0.5 cup Milk (whole milk preferred for richness)
• 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 cup Rice Flour (for dosa batter, sifted)
• 2 tbsp Urad Dal (Split Black Gram) (soaked 2 hours, then ground)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (for batter and rice)
• 2 tbsp Oil (vegetable or canola oil)
• 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds (to temper the rice)
• 1 cup Cooked White Rice (prefer day‑old rice for better texture)
• 1 medium Potato (peeled and diced ½‑inch cubes)
• 1 small Green Chili (finely chopped, optional heat)
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder (for color and flavor)
• 1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped for garnish)

Instructions

1. Brew the Chai

   Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a kettle, add tea leaves, simmer 2 minutes, then add milk, sugar and simmer another 2 minutes before straining into cups.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Boiling

2. Prepare Dosa Batter

   In a mixing bowl combine ½ cup rice flour, 2 tbsp soaked urad dal (ground to a smooth paste), ½ tsp salt and enough water to make a thin batter (about ¾ cup). Whisk until smooth and let rest for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

3. Cook Mini Dosas

   Heat ½ tsp oil in the non‑stick mini skillet over medium heat (≈180°C). Lightly swirl the pan, pour a tablespoon of batter, spreading quickly into a 3‑inch circle. Cook 1‑2 minutes until edges lift, flip and cook another 30 seconds. Repeat for 2 dosas.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

4. Temper Rice with Cumin

   In the same skillet add 1 tsp oil, heat, then add ½ tsp cumin seeds. When they sputter, add the diced potato, green chili, and ¼ tsp turmeric. Stir‑fry 3‑4 minutes until potatoes are just tender.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium (≈160°C)

5. Combine Rice and Masala

   Add the cooked rice to the skillet, sprinkle ½ tsp salt, and toss gently for 2‑3 minutes until the rice is heated through and coated with the spice mixture.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium (≈160°C)

6. Plate and Garnish

   Place the two mini dosas on a serving plate, spoon the spiced potato rice beside them, drizzle a tiny drizzle of oil if desired, and garnish with chopped cilantro.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

8g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

10g

Fiber

4g