Keto Masala Dosa with Cauliflower Filling - Tastes like traditional potato filling
A keto version of a savory Indian crepe replacing the traditional aloo (potato) filling with cauliflower replicating the taste and texture of the potato filling.
Equipment
- Thin Spatula
- Pot
Ingredients
Cauliflower Filling
- 1/2 head cauliflower
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 cup red onions chopped
- 3 chili green chilies chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger chopped
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 2 leaves curry leaves chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
Dosa
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp olive oil Only needed for first dosa, can use non-stick spray also
Instructions
Cauliflower Filling
- Bring 3 to 4 cups of water to a boil (Microwave option is also available to steam cauliflower and described below.
- Chop cauliflower into florets and wash
- Put cauliflower florets into boiling water and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until florets are soft. Alternatively, cauliflower can be steamed in microwave using a steamer or pasta boat for 8 to 10 minutes.
- When done, put cauliflower in a strainer and drain all water (boiling method).
- Quickly transfer cauliflower to a bowl while it is still hot.
- Add cream cheese, sour cream and parmesan cheese.
- Start by mixing well to spread out the ingredients evenly.
- Use a masher to mash the cauliflower.
- Set aside mashed cauliflower
- Heat a pot on a stove with 2 tbsp olive oil
- When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds,
- Then add onions, chilies, cilantro, curry leaves and ginger.
- Cook until onions are translucent stirring intermittently (make sure it doesn't turn brown).
- Then add the turmeric and salt
- Mix well until whole mixture is yellow
- Now add the cauliflower that was set aside.
- Keep mixing to evenly distribute the mix and the whole filling is an even yellow color.
- Turn off heat and set the cauliflower filling aside.
Dosa (Crepe) Preparation
- Take the coconut milk, mozzarella cheese and almond flour and mix well into batter
- For the first dosa brush 1 tsp of oil on the skillet
- Heat on medium high and wait for the skillet to be hot
- Take 4 tbsp of the batter and spread on skillet with silicone spatula
- Make sure the first side is browned before flipping over. You should be able to slide a thin spatula underneath easily when ready.
- Cook other side for a short period so the dosa comes together
- Add about 2 to 3 spoons ( 3oz) of Cauliflower filling on one half
- Fold the Dosa in half and enjoy!
Notes
Decrease the amount of onions if you want the bring the carbs down some more.
This recipe has 7.3 g net carbs (Total carbs 10.6 g - Fiber 3.3 g)
Nutrition
Calories: 267.8kcalCarbohydrates: 6.9gProtein: 8.6gFat: 24.5gSaturated Fat: 11.7gCholesterol: 20.6mgSodium: 345.6mgPotassium: 188.2mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 1.7gVitamin A: 218.6IUVitamin C: 19.1mgCalcium: 145.2mgIron: 2mgNet Carbs: 4.8g
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