BUTTER BEANS / MOCHAI KOTTAI GARLIC DOSAI

Butter beans / mochai, also known as butter beans are popular legumes that are known for their mild buttery flavor and meaty texture. They are known by several regional names, for instance Lima beans in Hindi are called ‘Sem Phali’ and Lima Beans in Tamil are called ‘Mochai’.  There are many health, skin and hair benefits associated with lima beans.. These beans are highly nutritious in nature and provide protection against various ailments and diseases.

Butter beans / mochai are enriched with soluble fiber. It thus prevents blood sugar level from rising rapidly after a meal. Lima beans are a great choice for people with hypoglycemia, diabetes and insulin resistance.

Butter beans / mochai are a rich source of manganese, calcium and magnesium. These minerals promote proper bone development. They also help in strengthening of the bones.

Butter beans / mochai are considered one of the best sources of iron.lima beans have been proved to promote hair growth.

The potassium present in Butter beans / mochai plays an important part in digestion process. Potassium is important in maintaining good digestion. Potassium also helps in improving the heart health.

Butter beans / mochai are a rich source of copper. It acts as an antioxidant which is great for the health of our skin. It keeps our skin healthy and glowing naturally. It also prevents cell damage, illness and other health and skin related problems.

With this amazing beauty butter beans / mocahi kottai in tamil, I have prepared dosas adding garlic to enhance the taste and flavor.

Try this yummy Butter beans / mochai kottai dosas and put in your feed back

INGREDIENTS

Butter beans / mochai          - 1 cup

Brown rice                  - 1 cup

Methi seeds               - 1 tsp

Pepper                                    - 1 tbsp

Garlic                          - 10 cloves

Small onions              - 10 nos

Ginger                         - 1 inch piece

Cumin seeds              - 1 tsp

Salt                              - to taste

Oil or ghee                  - to cook butter bean / mochai  dosas

METHOD

Wash and Soak butter bean and brown rice together with methi seeds, pepper, and cumin seeds for  2 to 3 hours

Grind it with garlic, small onions and ginger to a fine paste.

Add salt and mix well.

Heat a dosa tawa and pour a ladle full of batter and spread it in circular motion from inside.

Drizzle a tsp of oil around the edges of dosa and cook for few seconds and flip over the other side and cook for a minute. 

Remove dosa from the pan and serve hot with sambar or chutney as you wish.

Yummy butter beans / mochai dosas are ready to make your breakfast a healthier one