Pumpkin flower Dosa with Cilantro chutney

Pumpkin flowers are fresh from the homestead garden. No need to leave it unattended. Only male flowers are used in culinary purposes. Female flowers have the tiny fruit at the base, allow it to grow. Pumpkin flowers are rich in vitamins and minerals. Enhances immunity power.

How to prepare pumpkin flower dosa?

Dosa batter 2 cups,

Pumpkin flowers as you have, 4 or 5, cut the bottom to remove the bottom, base petals and stigma. Wash it gently, cut it into small pieces,

Green chilli 2, cut into thin circles,

Finely chopped ginger 1 tsp.,

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp.,

Salt to taste.

Combine all the ingredients in the batter.

Heat the dosa pan, take a ladleful of batter, pour into the pan and circle it. Drizzle few drops of sesame oil. When cooked flip it to cook the other side. Serve hot with cilantro chutney.

How to prepare cilantro chutney?

Onion 1, garlic cloves 2, ginger a small piece, all chopped and sautéed dry in a nonstick pan.

Chopped Cilantro a handful,

Green chilli 2 or 3,

Salt to taste.

Grind the ingredients in a mixie bowl. 

Nice combination with any dosa.